Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 0101607 | 04/30/2007 | 10021572 | Ignition coil inspection. *kb | 05/16/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2011 | |||
| The rotary engine rx8 (my 2005) continues to have starting problems. i have just over 100000 miles on my vehicle. i've replaced the starter three times now, the spark plugs at least twice, three batteries. it is an unreliable vehicle and has had to be towed six times now. obviously a dangerous situation in that you don't know if the car stalls if or when you can restart the vehicle. | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The mazda rx-8 is having an issue that is coming up more frequently now from a faulty a/c switch or heating system failure. the heat does not come into the vehicle when the heat is turned on and only cold air comes into vehicle. the failure happens in the beginning only randomly until the unit completely fails. the a/c modular is a electronic switch that changes vents and a/c or heat. the vent mechanism still functions but the heat is never transferred into the vehicle. the consequences from this item failing, especially in the winter time, the windshield cannot be defrosted and driving down the road way human exhaustion will cause the window fog up impairing driver's vision. as well as cold temperatures within the vehicle that do not suffice while driving in cold weather. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 6 | 1 | |
| I'm going in today for the third time because my ac continues to make a noise when the fan is blowing. i cant even begin to list all of the problems i've had with this car. just to name a few i'm on my second engine, new brakes, battery and tires before 40k miles and i was told by three different shops that something is really wrong with the brakes but mazda claims other wise. i've had a two new radiators and my driver window went out along with everything else from the visor falling off during the hot summer because it just melted. how does a sun visor melt. i've had the shifting paddles replaced because they just didn't work and i don't even really use them, the gas cap lock broke and i had to pry it open since the eject no longer worked... i think you get the point and i didn't even mention some of the bi items. i've never had so many problems with a car in my life. i cant wait until i can sell it or maybe ill get lucky and it will implode. it wouldn't surprise me at this point. this car is junk!!! i'm going back to honda. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2006 | 4500 | 1 | 09/07/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 70mph, the anti-skid and check engine lamps illuminated. after the lamps illuminated, the vehicle's engine revved and the vehicle lost power. the speed decreased from 70mph to 15mph within 8 seconds. the vehicle was pulled off the road, were the ignition was turned off and restarted. the vehicle restarted with ease, but the engine still revved high and the lamps remained illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealership. diagnostic testing was completed on the vehicle however the dealer was not able to determine the exact cause. the dealership personnel suggested the electrical system was defective. the vehicle remains at the dealership were additional testing is underway. | |||