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2004 Mazda RX-8 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

49Air Bags complaints
10%Of all 489 complaints
#3Most-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

STEERING80 · 16.4%
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION75 · 15.3%
AIR BAGS49 · 10%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING46 · 9.4%
POWER TRAIN38 · 7.8%

Share of the 489 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 overview page.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mazda RX-8 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Mazda RX-8: 49 of 489 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Mazda RX-8 have in total?

489 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 15 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 07/12/2026.