What's New for 2004 Mazda RX-8
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2004
The RX-8 is an all-new car for 2004. Its arrival marks the return of Mazda's rotary engine to the U.S. market. Priced less than Nissan's 350Z, the RX-8 also offers four doors and a usable backseat. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Reliability Rating
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A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the engine. When the engines fail the car may flood out and fail to start due to weak compression. The cost to repair the engine is estimated at $6282.00 for parts and $722.00 for labor. In many cases replacement of the engine has been covered under warranty or as a goodwill gesture by Mazda. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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4 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Mazda RX-8
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