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2005 Mazda RX-8 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

21Air Bags complaints
13%Of all 162 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION22 · 13.6%
AIR BAGS21 · 13%
POWER TRAIN21 · 13%
STEERING16 · 9.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15 · 9.3%

Share of the 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Mazda RX-8 overview page.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Mazda RX-8: 21 of 162 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have in total?

162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.