# Cracked dash - 2009 Mazda RX-8

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** rx-8, mazda\
**Created:** [April 15, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557 "2019-04-15T18:57:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Johnny35](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Johnny35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny35)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557/1 "2019-04-15T18:57:37Z")

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I also purchased this 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 my Mazda dealer and they told me that other customers had same issues and they are still waiting for a Mazda Recall. The cracks look horrible.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dash-2009-mazda-rx-8/138557/2 "2019-04-15T20:46:59Z")

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I imagine so. Cracked dash is cosmetic rather than safety, so who knows if Mazda will replace. Toyota had this problem with some models and did replace them.  
You could do a search and see if there is a class action suit pending.  
In the meantime you could cover it with a dash mat.