2010 Mazda RX-8 owner complaints

My stepdaughter placed her infant/carseat in the rear seat of our 2010 Mazda rx-8. She reached for the closest seatbelt (that turned out to be the front seatbelt) and latched the car seat in place. After she sat down in the front passenger seat, she realized her mistake. Three people attempted to press the belt release however all of us failed. Also, the belt rolled in as it's designed to so I could not gather enough slack to take the infant out while in the carseat. After a few minutes, we were able to remove her infant from the carseat, and then I forcibly removed the car seat. The seatbelt immediately rolled back again as it's designed to do so no matter how hard I tried, I could not get the seat belt released. I took the Mazda to the dealership and they stated they would have

Safety concerns of Sam Leman Mazda located in blooomington IL installed a radiator from auto zone instead of using Mazda-approved parts. Sam Lemans modified other vehicle components to make the auto zone part fit and initially suggested using zip ties. My vehicle was held from Nov 5-25, 2025 while the dealership attempted to figure out how to alter components to fit the Auto Zone part - my choices were use the (1) Auto Zone part or (2) supply my own. Mazda corporate was then involved due to the unnecessary vehicle modifications due to Sam Lemans using a non approved Mazda part (Auto Zone radiator). Sam Leman compromised safety & my vehicle has been compromised due to component alternations and non Mazda approved parts. The auto zone part was not designed for my specific car and could f

There is already a prior recall on lower control arms for earlier made Mazda rx-8s. Why are the later models also not included? Is it because the model I have there were not as many made, so not as many left on the road? You can hear a dull pop when turning the corner time. Family member is a mechanic, he advised what this was, and to check for recall . . .well there is one, just for 2004-2008 models, why doesn't the recall include 2009 & 2010 also? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mazda rx-8. The contact stated that the air bags were replaced two years ago. Since then, the air bags have begun to push out of the dashboard. Hiley Mazda of fort worth (9000 west fwy, suite b, fort worth, tx 76108, (817) 367-4000) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the repair would cost $1,400. The manufacturer provided a reference number, but would not assist since there was no recall. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Clutch pedal mounting bracket snapped at the bolt which results in clutch not engaging properly. The issue renders the car useless until repaired. It occurred to me on the highway and I was forced to make an emergency stop and have the car towed.