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2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 6AT

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 6AT is a 212-hp 1.3-liter rotary sports coupe with a 6-speed sport automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,560 MSRP.

It makes 212 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 159 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

The RX-8 measures 175.6 inches long on a 106.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,111 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$28,560 ($43,273 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2)
Displacement1.3 L
Horsepower212 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline7,500 rpm
ValvetrainTwin-rotor rotary; side intake/exhaust ports; 3-stage variable induction system (VIS)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeMulti-port electronic fuel injection (MPFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeTorque-sensing limited-slip differential (standard)
Transmission
Transmission6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters
1st Gear3.538 (38 mph **)
2nd Gear2.06 (65 mph **)
3rd Gear1.404 (96 mph **)
4th Gear1 (135 mph **)
5th Gear0.713 (189 mph **)
6th Gear0.582 (232 mph **)
Reverse3.168
Final Drive4.3
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded (91 octane)
Tank Capacity16.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone; monotube gas-filled shocks
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link; monotube gas-filled shocks
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Rear Stabilizer BarYes
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersSingle-piston caliper
Front Brake Disc11.9" ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc12.7" ventilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 8JJ alloy
Wheels Rear18 x 8JJ alloy
Tires Front225/45R18
Tires Rear225/45R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.6 in
Width69.7 in
Height52.8 in
Wheelbase106.4 in
Front Track59.1 in
Rear Track59.3 in
Ground Clearance4.7 in
Cargo Volume53.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,111 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)52% / 48%
Interior
Headroom Front36.7 in
Headroom Rear36.5 in
Legroom Front42.7 in
Legroom Rear32.2 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.9 in
Hip Room Front52.8 in
Hip Room Rear48.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2009 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 24, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.

NHTSA campaign 21V744000

Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.

NHTSA campaign 18V404000

Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.

NHTSA campaign 18V403000

Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it

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, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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 alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

NHTSA campaign 18V402000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 7, 2020 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“MAZDA RECALLED ALL 2004-2008 RX8 MODELS FOR FUEL PUMP AND LOCKRING GASKET ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. MY 2009 RX8 HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND STARTING LEAKING GAS ON 1-02-2020 WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE. I CALLED…”
Apr 15, 2019 · Structure
“I PURCHASED A MAZDA RX8 NEW IN 2009. I HAVE NOTICED THE PASSENGER DASH CRACKING. AT FIRST IT WAS SMALL LINES, AND I THOUGHT IT WAS THE NORMAL LOOK OF IT, BUT OVER TIME THE CRACKS GOT BIGGER. I WENT TO…”
Jul 14, 2017 · Power Train
“CLUTCH WILL NOT WORK”
Mar 5, 2014 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A FUEL SMELL COMING THROUGH MY VENTS. AFTER CHECKING AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT I SAW FUEL POOLING ON THE ENGINE PASSENGER SIDE. I'M UNAWARE AT THE MOMENT OF THE CAUSE ADD I…”
Aug 22, 2011 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
“2009 RX 8 MAZDA VIN#[XXX] I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN BY 10 MILES AN HOUR. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 MAZDA RX-8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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