Vehicle Report

2004 Mazda RX-8

Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)

VIN JM1FE173240116999
Coupe Rear Wheel Drive Automatic Asia/Japan
2004 Mazda RX-8 front view
2004
Year
Mazda
Make
RX-8
Model
$25,180
MSRP

Safety Recalls

10 open campaigns
19V781000 2019-10-31 Do not drive
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replac...

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alter...

18V402000 2018-06-15 Do not drive
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Califor...

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alter...

17V474000 2017-07-26 Do not drive
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 t...

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alte...

17V354000 2017-06-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Fix: 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-...

17V355000 2017-06-01
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-8...

16V793000 2016-10-31
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 d...

Fix: 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...

05V325000 2005-07-20
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

05V317000 2005-07-07
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 CAU...

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

04V075000 2004-02-17
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

04V074000 2004-02-17
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
1.3L rotary 0
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
()

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
197 hp @ 7,200 rpm
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
0–60 mph
0.7 s
City / Highway
16 / 22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Fuel tank
15.9 gal
Range (combined)
254 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
174 in
Width
69 in
Height
52 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Curb weight
0 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
4
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 2 rear headrests Anti-theft alarm system Child seat anchors Dual front side-mounted airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front and rear head airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners 4-wheel ABS Emergency interior trunk release Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Rear integrated headrests
Convenience
1 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2004 Mazda RX-8 rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Winning Blue Metallic
Nordic Green Mica
Brilliant Black Clearcoat
Velocity Red Mica
Titanium Gray Metallic
Lightning Yellow
Sunlight Silver Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
drivetrain 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
roadside 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ unlimited mi.

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