2005 Mazda RX-8 Review

2005 Mazda RX-8 is a Coupe 4-dr style car measuring 174.30 in length and 52.80 in height. Made in Japan, 2005 Mazda RX-8 has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,875 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2005 Mazda RX-8. It’s seating 4 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 1.3L L2 ROTARY and uses 18 of gasoline in the city and 18 on highways.

Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Trims Available: 4
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: COUPE 4-DR
Engine: 1.3L L2 ROTARY
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $26,875 USD
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY
Tires: 225/45R18
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mazda RX-8 2005 Trims

2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed Shinka

Engine: 1.3L L2 ROTARY
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT

Engine: 1.3L L2 ROTARY
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed

Engine: 1.3L L2 ROTARY
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT Shinka

Engine: 1.3L L2 ROTARY
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 05V317000 started on /Date(1120708800000-0400)/.

Summary: IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall 16V793000 started on /Date(1477886400000-0400)/.

Summary: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.

Consequence: The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.

Recall 17V354000 started on /Date(1496289600000-0400)/.

Summary: Mazda 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 pump pipe to crack.

Consequence: If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

Recall 17V474000 started on /Date(1501041600000-0400)/.

Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.

Recall 18V404000 started on /Date(1529035200000-0400)/.

Summary: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.

Recall 18V402000 started on /Date(1529035200000-0400)/.

Summary: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2005 Mazda RX-8 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Mazda RX-8’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 18 miles, which is lower then 2004 Mazda RX-8.

2005 Mazda RX-8 is made in Japan between 2004 to 2011.

2005 Mazda RX-8 can go 286.2 miles in the city and 381.6 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Mazda RX-8 is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Mazda RX-8 has a 1.3L L2 ROTARY engine and It gets 18/24 mpg city/highway.

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