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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM1FE173450143591 · Checked Aug 14, 2026
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JM1FE173450•••••• 2009 Mazda RX-8

This build draws 11.0× more complaints than the average 2009 Mazda RX-8 build (11 vs 1).

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8on the model
8builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Electrical System 1 Visibility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel/propulsion System fire Mar 2021
Fuel leak at gas tank area caused massive fire
Steering Aug 2017
Power steering goes out unexpectedly, multiple fixes have been tried. Every forum option researched and the problem persists. There are hundreds, literally hundreds of complaints of power steering going out for similar reasons on rx8club.com. The power steering will be working…
Power Train Mar 2013
The clutch pedal bracket on my '05 rx8 broke. It had been squeaking for some time but I did not recognize it was under an extended warranty. The left side spot weld failed and the mounting ear sheared off of the bracket. Mazda na refused to apply the 100k mile warranty to my…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2012
The clutch pedal pedal assembly broke loose and went sideways under the brake pedal
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2010
Oil cooler metal hoses have corroded due to road salt and driving in snowy areas (massachusetts). There is a recall in canada (special service program 76) for the mazda rx8 due to oil cooler lines getting corroded. Weather in the northern states of united states is similar - I…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM1FE173450143591 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.