2006 Mazda RX-8 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Mazda RX-8, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles.
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.
“Crack appeared in the dash where the passenger air bag is contained. The crack started several months ago and the car is not garaged and is in the sun all day so I thought it might be caused by the sun. I live in georgia and this car originally came from the port authority in florida where it is also very hot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654096, filed 2014-11, 130,000 miles“Takata recall. My 2006 Mazda rx8 has had two recalls done on it. The 2nd owner had it done and afterwards a small crack started from one point where it was repaired. We had it done in gainesville again and brought it to their attention. They said they couldn't do anything except to buy a new dash. The cracks have continued to spread and I'm concerned that if the air bag inflates personal injury could be done to the passenger from parts of the dash exploding. I will not allow anyone to ride it the passengers seat because of this. This continues to get worse over time not on a certain day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995744, filed 2017-06, 35,000 miles“The dash cover over the passenger side air bag is cracking a lot in all different locations. I talked to the dealer about this and they told me it is a common issue in the RX-8's and that the factory won't cover fixing it. This seems like a serious safety issue with the dash cracking apart right above the air bag. I'm not talking about some minor cracks either. I first noticed the cracks in the dash about a year and a half ago and now they grown and expanded substantially since then. It just really looks like a dangerous situation with it occurring right above the passenger air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563034, filed 2014-02, 86,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the dash board on the passenger side of the vehicle was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v382000 (air bag). The contact was concerned for their safety due to the air bag being exposed and the air bag may deploy due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10824820, filed 2016-02, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
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- 10225724Oct 17, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10208567Feb 10, 2022Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
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- 10148068Oct 10, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10134702Mar 22, 2018When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10021562Apr 3, 2007Trunk request switch inoperative.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda RX-8
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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