Are Mazda Rx8 Reliable?

While the RX-8 has the unique rotary style engine, it has a record of being highly unreliable, particularly after 60,000 miles.

Is the Mazda RX8 a good car?

The Mazda RX8 is an amazing car it sounds great and looks good too. It's comfortable for a sports car and it is so much fun to drive. The reliability is below average but not terrible. It isn't very expensive to fix the car either.

Do Mazda RX8 have problems?

RX8 Common Issues

Hot start problems (signs of poor compression). Growling noise and loss of power (sticking SSV or tune valves). Engine Management Light flashing whilst driving (real time detection of engine misfire). Rattling Exhaust (catalyst damaged with ceramic in rear section of exhaust).