What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2009–2011) RX-8?

RX-8 owners have made 2 complaints about the 2009–2011 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 5th out of 36 Mazda generations in overall reliability, with plenty of exhaust system concerns.

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Common 2009-2011 Mazda RX-8 Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation RX-8 owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2009–2011) RX-8 Key Numbers

  1. 1 model year

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 2 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 5th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.