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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Mazda RX-8 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
24%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
80,240miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Mazda RX-8, 24% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,240 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.

“As I tried to shift gears from 2nd to third the clutch pedal 'clicked'and it wouldn't go into gear.I was in traffic and it was a little concerning.I was going approximately 35 MPH.the pedal is stuck halfway and won't go into gear now”

NHTSA complaint #11128205, filed 2018-09, 115,000 miles

“I was driving on i4, and went to shift from 4th gear to 5th gear; I heard a snap and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I then had about 2 inches of travel in my clutch pedal. The clutch pedal breaking is a known issue with Mazda rx8s. No, I do not have a heavy duty clutch.”

NHTSA complaint #10711781, filed 2015-04, 78,000 miles

“I was driving my 2007 Mazda RX-8/6 speed. I was in 2nd gear shifting into 3rd gear when my clutch pedal broke off. I had to slam on the brakes to stop the car in gear and have it towed to the dealership. I'm currently renting a car and the dealership is telling me it will be around 10 days to fix it. The biggest problem is that my clutch was damaged and the dealership won't replace it. Out of pocket costs are at 1,700.00$ right now.”

NHTSA complaint #10418060, filed 2011-08, 80,240 miles

“Clutch pedal assembly snapped while driving at slow speeds. Only able to get car into gear while pushing pedal down and to the left. Could have been incredibly dangerous at higher speeds.”

NHTSA complaint #11242830, filed 2019-08, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda RX-8. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the clutch pedal became unresponsive without warning. The contact stopped at a red light and the gear did not immediately shift into first gear. The failure recurred and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (garden city Mazda in garden city, ny) where it was diagnosed that the clutch pedal failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11010980, filed 2017-07, 90,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010120%
2009338%
200816%
2007924%
20061322%
20055433%
200415431%

Other parts of the 2007 Mazda RX-8

Air bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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