2006 Mazda RX-8 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Mazda RX-8, 12% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,700 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Perry Mazda of santa barbara ca is refusing to repair my recall because the fuel pump currently installed is an aftermarket part. I've contacted Mazda, but the representative I spoke with agreed with the technician that they can't repair my recall. He is looking into another solution so I can get my registration, but I'm making sure their acting legally.”
NHTSA complaint #11195321, filed 2019-04, 179,500 miles“I have had my catalytic converter replaced, along w my engine, less than 2 years ago. Now my check engine light has come back on and the inside of my car smells very gassy and exhaust smelling while driving and I'm being told that it's my converter again and they say it should not be having any problems in this short amount of time. I called the dealership which initially fixed the problem and they aren't helping and basically saying it'll be my responsibility again!”
NHTSA complaint #10702595, filed 2015-03, 93,000 miles“While driving an increasing smell of raw gasoline was noticed in the vehicle. Upon investigation of the fuel pump located under the passenger seat behind the driver's seat there was an accumulation of gasoline below the fuel pump outlet to fuel line coupling. Upon removing the fuel line coupling and the fuel line going to the engine it was observed that there was a crack approximately 1/2 inch long in the bottom portion of the plastic fuel pump outlet which had allowed gasoline to accumulate on top of the fuel pump housing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726745, filed 2015-06, 78,931 miles“The vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel pump. It smells really bad scared to drive because the gas smell stay in the cabin. People when I park next to them say you have a bad gas leak . But it's just dripping from the fuel pump to where the fuel line connects and I just need help with this problem because it is not safe if people can tell me I have a bad gas leak just by parking right next to me also seem like it leaks while car is off also it is highly important that a person is not to inhale gas fumes all day please help thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10929855, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2006 Mazda rx8. The contact stated that she smelled a fuel odor after parking the vehicle. The vehicle was taken a dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under recall and that they would contact the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 51,000. . Updated 07/27/12 the consumer stated the dealer said that this is a very common problem with these cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462175, filed 2012-06, 51,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V354000Jun 1, 2017Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel…Covers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008
- 16V793000Oct 31, 2016Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected…Covers: Mazda RX-8 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
- 10032546Sep 16, 2009Mazda: it is possible that a malfunction indicator light may illuminate with dtc p0455 (evap system leak detected large leak) stored in memory, due to poor sealing between the…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda RX-8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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