Why would a parked Mazda RX8 catch fire and burn?

Asked by Investigator555 Mar 31, 2014 at 03:33 PM about the 2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

A 2005 Mazda RX8 is parked and after a few hours catches fire.  What can be the cause of this?

2 Answers
46,415

Michael answered 10 years ago

Extremly hot exhaust system, I heard of this happing before if a rx was parked in the grass.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why would a parked Mazda RX8 catch fire and burn? 2 Answers

    A 2005 Mazda RX8 is parked and after a few hours catches fire. What can be the cause of this?

    2005 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Mazda RX8 2 Answers

    Why are people having some many problems with the rotary engines?? & What can I do if I stll want a Mazda RX8???

    2005 Mazda RX-8 6-Speed

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 mazda rx8 automatic 1 Answer

    I just got a Mazda rx8 and it wont start it drives great when it does start but it's hard to start when warm what should I do

    2004 Mazda RX-8 RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2004 Mazda rx8 cutting off 1 Answer

    My son is driving his 2004 Mazda rx8 on the interstate and it cut off all of a sudden. What could cause this and how do I take care of the problem

    2004 Mazda RX-8

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2007 Mazda RX8 9 Answers

    We have a 2007 Mazda RX8 Grand Touring addition. Computer reads misfire cylinder 2. Which plugs do I replace? I am guessing the two in the back.

    2007 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Mazda RX-8 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    730
  • #2
    Paul Wilson
    Reputation
    200
  • #3
    Grant Clippinger
    Reputation
    190
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Corvette
28 Great Deals out of 1,058 listings starting at $15,871
Used Lexus IS
18 Great Deals out of 305 listings starting at $6,449
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 Great Deals out of 65 listings starting at $7,995
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,258 listings starting at $4,995
Used Nissan 350Z
14 listings starting at $9,995
Used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
3 Great Deals out of 13 listings starting at $21,995
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,168 listings starting at $1,795
Used Mazda MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata
2 listings starting at $18,996

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.