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Mazda RX-8 2004 Suspension Problems

17 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V325000Reported July 20, 2005 - 27,800 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 27,800 vehicles across all affected models.

17V355000Reported June 1, 2017 - 35,332 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 35,332 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train156Engine144Steering81Air Bags50Fuel and Propulsion System39Electrical System33
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.