Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V317000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 04/10/2003 to 07/07/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 52000 | 08/30/2005 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 07/07/2005 | 07/14/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions. problems caused by the excessive heat build-up can range from inoperative oxygen sensor, neutral switch and back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace parts. the recall began on august 30, 2005. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mazda recall no.3305g.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0100206 | 01/26/2006 | 10019253 | Engine misfire diagnostic procedures - service tip. *tt | 02/22/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 090104 | 09/01/2004 | 10018134 | Whine/squeal from engine at idle. *jb | 12/15/2005 | |
| 04 | 11/08/2004 | 10016859 | Service program msp 04 campaign to reflash the power control module due to vehicles failing to start in cold ambient temperatures or hard to start after short distance driving when the engine does not reach normal operating temperature. | 10/12/2005 | |
| 01012005 | 01/01/2005 | 10016727 | Engine stalling at idle, p0172 (fuel trim too rich) after engine replacement, intake manifold removal/replacement, engine harness removal/replacement or fuel injector removal/replacement. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 01012005 | 01/01/2005 | 10016726 | Diagnostic trouble code p0336 (eccentric shaft position sensor range/performance) at time of engine start. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 0102204 | 06/02/2004 | 10008057 | Mazda special program (msp04) - engine no start, lack of power, diagnostic trouble codes p2107, p2108, p2402, or p0420 - powertrain control module (pcm) reflash. *tt | 07/21/2004 | |
| 0101104 | 01/20/2005 | 0101104 | 10007575 | Engine cranks no start. *tt update. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 0100104 | 03/29/2004 | 0100104 | 10005675 | Engine cover grommets missing. *tt | 03/11/2004 |
| 0102703 | 04/14/2004 | 0101304 | 10005220 | Low oil level warning light comes on when level is not low. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 00204 | 10/26/2004 | 00204 | 10010540 | Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh | 11/30/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/05/2004 | 28000 | ||
| Vehicle was bought new,2004. i have every oil change, every 2,900-3,000 miles and vehicle is perfectly maintained by the dealership ( harrelson mazda -charlotte,nc ). once 30,000 miles were put on the vehicle, engine began to fail ( stopped at red lights, stopped while on the highway,etc.). after about 5 return visits to the dealership technicians, my engine was finally 'replaced' under warranty. now my new engine has failed again at about 40,000 miles for the same reason as originally: mazda specifically advises 10w-20 oil in this vehicle. but this is only to satisfy u.s. epa standards. everywhere else in the world, mazda strictly advises 10w-30 oil, because anything less will allow engine to overheat and fail. i was never warned this. i was never advised this. i serviced vehicle by every reccomendation of mazda, the owners manual, and my mazda authorized dealership/technicians. my safety has been placed in jeopardy, solely at the fault of mazda, for not notifying buyers that the engine had incorrect maintenance specifications,etc. feel free to contact me anytime for further information, receipts of service,maintenance, and technician testimony. thank you - greg t. | |||
| 10/31/2004 | 5647 | 1 | |
| My mazda rx8 has been burning oil since it was new. i dont have it anymore. do i have any recourse against mazda corporation? *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 mazda rx8 is experiencing the same recall problem as the 2005-08 mazda rx8. *nj the consumer stated his vehicle failed emissions due to an evaporator leak. *jb | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. the contact noticed a failure with the engine on four different occasions. the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate properly. she also noticed a burnt, rubbery smell coming from the passenger console. she took the vehicle to the dealer three times and they stated that she needed a new motor. the dealer replaced the first motor in july of 2008 during her third visit. the contact noted that the dealer would attempt to repair the issue, but she was never able to drive home successfully without a failure occurring. she was recently informed that a second new motor would be needed. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 59,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000. | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle made a creaking noise whenever the steering wheel was turned. he took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was a tear line crack in the lower control arm in the suspension. the contact received a recall notice in 2005 for nhtsa campaign id number 05v325000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and the manufacturer repaired the vehicle for free. the failure has recurred, but the manufacturer refuses to repair the vehicle according to the recall. he believes that the component that was used to previously repair the vehicle was faulty; therefore, the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the check engine indicator would randomly illuminate while driving various speeds. a local mechanic stated that the vehicle experienced a ruptured oil cooling line. during the repair, the technician noticed that the oil pan was perforated and leaking oil. the oil pan needed to be replaced; however, the oil cooling line was replaced. the mechanic stated that this was all caused by rust. the contact was unable to find a recall for the failure, but believed it should have also been recalled by the manufacturer. the approximate failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 20000 | 6 | 08/01/2004 |
| I am the original owner of a 2004 rx8. my engine floods regularly, i am afraid to valet my car due to this constant problem. my driver's side visor failed, i had to replace out of pocket, now the dealer is saying my car has low compression and suggest i trade it in as soon as possible. they do not want to replace my engine as i am over the warranty period. this is my first and last mazda. *tr | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 7 | 10/01/2003 | |
| 2004 mazda rx 8 has many design defects, battery was replaced, spark plugs and oil filter was replaced 3 months after purchase. *ts the started was replaced. the vehicle was stalling in traffic and was taking multiple times to try to restart the vehicle. after numerous times of the vehicle being towed, the dealership decided to replace the entire engine. after the replacement of the engine, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle was still not starting smoothly. the dash lights were blinking on and off and the heat was not working. the catalytic converter, 02 sensor, and a/c amplifier. the heater control switch was replaced. the sun visor was replaced. *jb | |||
| 11/07/2005 | 16400 | 2 | 09/01/2004 |
| I received 2 safety recall notices on my rx8. i took the car to the dealer where i leased the vehicle and i thought they corrected and/or inspected the problem. over the course of the past 60 days, the service i have received has been unsatisfactory and i have been lead to believe that the dealer may not have addressed the safety recall issues. (cracked ball joint and heat insulation). i have a check engine light problem and i think they don't know what to do, to the point they will replace the engine. this will inevitably cause my vehicle to lose value. *jb | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 25 | 03/30/2004 | |
| I purchased the car in march 2004. during the time span of july 2004-october 2005 the car has been in the service dept. for failure to start and engine failure during driving the car. october 5, 2005 the dealership told me to pick up the car that it was fixed. i went and picked up the car and started home in the car the car quit running on the interstate at 70 miles per hour and myself and two children were almost hit by two big trucks. *jb | |||
| 04/18/2005 | 10/15/2003 | ||
| My 2004 mazda rx8 was purchased in october of 2003. since the time of purchase, the engine has made loud knocking noises on acceleration and other unacceptable noises when in idle. the check engine light has come on numerous times, and on checking the car on at least 5 occasions, the mazda service department has made only minor repairs or done nothing at all. this problem has worsened over time and recently the car stalled at a busy highway intersection and would not restart for 20 minutes - this was a highly dangerous situation not only for my daughter who was driving and stranded in the car with vehicles speeding by and barely missing hitting her, but for those vehicles approaching from behind. mazda suddenly determined that the problem is the oil pump - specifically code p209 post catalyst fuel pump trim too lean. this code has come up on the diagnostic previously, without repair. the car is now just over 50,000 miles and therefore, mazda refuses to honor the warranty - despite the on-going nature of this problem. i believe mazda has acted fraudulently in this manner. they have been aware of the problem since near the time of the purchase date, found nothing wrong with the car, and when out of warranty, suddenly accurately diagnose the problem and refuse to pay. in addition, i was informed by mazda that the fuel pump which is needed to repair the problem is on backorder with the manufacturer and unavailable. i have to wonder if the demand is exceeding the supply of this particular fuel pump because an enormous number of rx8 owners are also being affected by the same problem. *nm | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 3800 | 2 | 11/01/2004 |
| Failure to start in cold weather. vehicle was driven approximatley 45 miles, shut off, parked in the garage. car sat for approximately 24 hours, car would not restart, electrical appears to be in order. mazda tow truck arrived and noted the brakes were frozen, car was forcefully loaded onto tow truck. dealer insists the problem is common an update was performed, spark plugs replaced. one week later the car again is not starting and is in the dealership unknown time of repair. incidents reported to mazda awaiting response. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 0 | 1 | 12/21/2003 |
| There is contamination in the oil. so much so that it is impossible to check the oil. i've gone 3000 miles and never been able to check the oil. even after wiping the dipstick, simply putting it back recoats the dipstick, so that the oil level cannot be read. the dealer simply changed the oil, but did not fix the problem. they said mazda knows about this, but won't do anything about it. all letters to mazda-usa are ignored. why does mazda ignore such a potentially serious hazard? this could be a major safety hazard if the engine were to seize on the highway because of lack of oil. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2004 | 942 | 2 | |
| Although i followed the owner's manual instructions, the engine flooded after driving a short distance (1.5 miles) and turned off. engine was flooded when i tried to restart approximately 15 minutes later. said to be a common problem with the new mazda rx8s. tempature was 19. this is the second time in 6 days in very cold weather. this would be areal safety issue if it happens in a remote area.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 2 | 02/01/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. the contact states that while driving with cruise control set and hitting the brakes to slow down or stop , and if pressing the resume button ,the car will actually set itself 5 mph more than what originally had the speed set for. once the car goes to 5 mph over the speed the car was set for the car will act as if it was trying to make itself go back down to the speed that was originally set ,and the vehicle will jerk violently. the contact was taking the vehicle to the dealership on thursday to see if they could diagnose the problem because this has been occurring for a couple of months. the only way to make this problem stop is to turn off the cruise control and reset it and then it will stop. this problem with the vehicle at highway speeds will happen at about 60% of the time that the cruise control is set. also, the engine fan will stay on all the time. the dealership is unable to duplicate the problem. therefore , it cannot be fixed at this time. the electric fan will actually stay on while the vehicle is turned off. then by turning the ignition back on and off it the vehicle will stop running. this mostly occurs if the vehicle is driven for about 30 minutes. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. the contact stated the vehicle engine was leaking oil and caused the vehicle to not start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated after inspecting the failure informed the contact the engine burnt due to neglect and not taking care of the engine. there are no recalls or warranty for the engine. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 94,000...mw | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 99130 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. the vehicle engine does not have a lot of power and was slow to start. the dealer stated the engine has low compression and needs a new motor. there was an extended warranty but the dealer stated they will not change the motor. the manufacturer was call who stated they will contact the dealer to check out the failure problem. the manufacturer offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 99,130....mw | |||
| 03/11/2010 | 47000 | 1 | |
| I own a mazda rx8-2004. since purchase it has always idled rough. on occasion the vehicle will not start, supposedly flooded. now just yesterday it was idling rough again but while merging on to the highway the engine cut off in an instant. the car lost all power. i was able to pull over to the side of the road and it did restart. i'm afraid to have my family in this car anymore. there are known issues with the rotary engine and failure it a big problem. this car has been recalled for the engine before but passed the mazda tests and was never replaced. it's been documented by thousands of consumers. this engine failure is no different than the toyota gas pedal problem that is putting consumers lives at risk. this problem is the reverse, you could be changing lanes and loose all power and get run over by a tractor trailer. why are the complaints about this vehicle being ignored? is it because it's only one mazda model and it doesn't have that many cars on the road? this vehicle is a lemon and a danger to drive. i cannot believe more deaths have not occurred and mazda is allowed to sweep this under the carpet. i would get rid of this car but all car dealers know the deal with it and won't give you a penny for it thus i need to continue to drive this death trap. please help us helpless consumers. mazda should not be able to allow this to happen. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2009 | 65200 | 1 | |
| I've been having a couple of incidents where my safety has been in danger because my vehicle suddenly shuts down in middle of road. last time happened in a middle of an intersection, but it has happened in curvy uphill roads and highways, where i have been exposed to accidents because engine shuts down. i am more than concerned because its not just my safety but the ones traveling with me and the ones that not. mazda has acknowledge the problem with the engine of the 2004 rx-8, but in the dealership they always make something up not to check it under warranty. i need your intervention to deal with this issue. i have almost been involved in accidents because of this problem. i have found about the recall in this website. i have lost money, and time but not willing to risk my life. i need to know what steps to take action, because all they do is deny that's its warranty related even when they know about the recalls that related to this problem, all they do is sell you spark plugs and ignition coils (which they say is the cause and never solves anything but their sales). this has to stop. its not fair to pay so much for a 2004 car and get back such a nightmare. i need to know what to know if i can get a remedy under federal laws of transportation safety. this is serious. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2007 | 32000 | 2 | 05/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. while driving various speeds, the vehicle will stall without warning. he took the vehicle to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that fuel flooded the engine and causes the vehicle to stall. the engine was completely replaced. in addition, it takes several attempts to start the vehicle in cold weather conditions. the dealer stated that condensation was present and a vacuum needed to be installed, which would prevent water interference. the rear driver's side exterior lighting needed to be replaced due to the water entry. finally, the front passenger side wheel bearing failed, which almost caused the tire to separate from the vehicle. the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 43,000. updated 020209 *bf the right front wheel bearing was worn. the check engine light illuminated. the front and rear coils were replaced. updated 02/03/09. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 48000 | 2 | 03/23/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. the vehicle would not start and the dealer stated that the failure was due to the rotary engine. the dealer stated that there was no remedy, but advised the contact to press the accelerator pedal before starting and shutting off the engine. the number of cylinders were unknown. the failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 51,200. | |||
| 08/14/2007 | 45107 | 1 | 04/01/2007 |
| Purchased used vehicle in april 2007, first incident 8/14/2007 engine stalled (engine internal failure) at 45,107 miles engine replaced by mazda dealership. second incident september 2007 power steering goes out (poor connection on engine room harness) connection fixed steering gear replaced; third incident october 2007, steering problem (steering shaft torque sensor malfunction) broken wire repaired--learned that the vehicle had been serviced 15 times prior to my purchase. *jb | |||
| 08/11/2007 | 22000 | 2 | 09/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the engine shut off without warning. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. the failure occurred once before and the engine was replaced. the number of cylinders were unknown. the current mileage was 29,000 and failure mileage was 22,000. | |||
| 01/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| On 1/26/07 i took my car in for the latest recall repair and a tune up, which was supposed to address the power loss problem with this car. prior to this, the car was stalling, losing power and having to down shift in order to maintain its speed while driving on the interstate, and little power when trying to accelerate. the tune up included replacing the spark plugs, air filter, and oil change, in addition to the recall work. the car seemed to run fine after the work was complete, but lasted only about a week. the car exhibits the same problems with power loss again. took it to the dealer, who said my spark plug wires are now the culprit, even though they were okay a couple weeks prior. said the spark plug wires are not covered under the warranty, which is okay, but i don't believe that this is the cause since this problem has been present since shortly after buying the car. my car is almost out of warranty, and they still have not fixed this problem. *nm | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 15000 | 6 | 02/24/2004 |
| Engine failure, after driving short distances engine does not always want to restart; during times of sitting in traffic, car will idle roughly and sputter, sometimes die and won't immediately restart; car has died while attempting to start out into traffic; transmission doesn't change gears properly... i have had my car since feb. 04 and it has been serviced over a dozen times for engine failure and transmission issues alone. it has had a new transmission, linkage, gear box, starter, battery, and they are currently putting in the 2nd replacement engine. no one seems to know why these cars have so much trouble, but i wouldn't have another one if it was given to me. *nm | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 9700 | 1 | 05/02/2004 |
| Purchased a 2004 mazda rx8 during may 2004. aug. 2004 the car was in for a recall on hard start/ lack of power issues. since then the car has been out of service for 24 days and has required 8 trips to the service dept. for engine related problems. subsequently, the pcm was shipped to mazda usa for a reprogram. this solution did not work and the engine had to be replaced. the symptoms include power loss, hesitation, rough idle, and cel light problems. initially, i was told this was a high speed lean out condition. actually, this vehicle had a defective engine from the day it was purchased. this is confirmed by the fact mazda has extended the warranty on all rx8 rotary engines and there is a recall on all rotary engines for testing to see if the engine needs replacement. unfortunately, this fix may or may not work. other owners have had multiple engine replacements. my car has started to exhibit the same symptoms that led to the first replacement. also, the engines are remanufactured further reducing the resale value of the car. the treatment from the dealer and mazda usa customer mediation is actually customer no service and a disgrace. in a press release rx8 owners were guaranteed white glove treatment. it appears that the only remedy seems to an attorney and/or the lemon law. *nm | |||
| 07/18/2006 | 23900 | 13 | 09/27/2003 |
| I own a 2004 mazda rx-8 and have had several random break-downs & the car would not restart. half the time, my car is just parked and will not start up even after sitting for awhile. mazda has replaced the entire engine, battery, and coils. i was without my car for 22 days. i researched this issue and found 11 other mazda rx-8 owners with the exact problems. seems to be a defect in the rotary engine. i wrote mazda consumer compliance and gave all documentation related to my car and they offered an extended warranty and guaranteed my car was fully repaired. they sent me a contract for extended warranty and basically signing the warranty excludes me to ever seek any monetary or justification from mazda again on this vehicle. i did not sign the contract. i picked up my car and 6 days later my car would not start (same as before). i towed it back to the dealer, within 2 days they called me and told me that my undercarriage was completely torn apart and i must of ran over something very recently and it wouldn't be covered under warranty. they are now charging me $250 for a replacement oxygen sensor. i can care less about the $250, it's just obvious they will not admit that their engine is defective by design. i am sure my vin # is flagged at the dealership because of the letter i wrote to the manufacturer, which is unfortunate because the letter was just an opportunity for them before i seek legal council. i guess now they are implying that i am purposely harming my vehicle, which is absurd. i heard that there was a new recall for the mazda rx-8 coming out soon but they are waiting for nhtsa to approve it. i am hoping it's for mazda to buy back the vehicles, especially when they had such a recall for this same vehicle in the past due to false advertising of the horse power of this vehicle. it's unsafe to have your car randomly die on you. i just hope something gets accomplished before someone does get hurt while stranded on the side of the road. *jb | |||
| 06/19/2006 | 16000 | 5 | 08/08/2004 |
| I bought my rx8 in august of 2004. after the first 16000 miles i started experiencing problems with the car. it started out with chattering coming from the engine when the car was being accelerated. this was followed by a loss of power during acceleration. i first took the car to the dealer on 1/09/06. the dealer performed recall 3305g and told me this would take care of the problem. there was some improvement but loss of power was still occurring. in the morning of 4/17/06 car would not start. dealer was notified and car was towed for repair. dealer attributed problem to power train module (reflashing). on 5/23/06 car was again in the shop for the same problem, dealer performed computer changes. on 5/25/06 the car went back to the dealer for the same problem. this time the pcm module was removed and sent out for repair. on 6/19/06 car exhibited the same problems (vibration, stalling and loss of power). this time i informed the dealer that i needed the car fully repaired or replaced. i called mazda and started a complaint file (#107953120). car is still in the shop and i am driving a rental paid for by the dealer. *jb | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 21000 | 1 | 06/04/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions and no particular speed, the engine vibrates. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. the dealer discovered two motor mounts were broken. the repair parts are on back order and no repairs were made. | |||
| 11/03/2005 | 8000 | 3 | 05/22/2004 |
| I purchased a 2004 mazda rx-8 in may 2004. in nov 2005, the first cold day, the engine flooded. the same weekend i received a letter from mazda warning me of the problem and to bring it in for a recall. i was advised to let the car warm up before during it off. i made up a warning sign for the attendants at the parking lot, since then the car has flooded two times at the worst possible times; airport parking lot after long long flights. i am pretty upset about mazda's attitude towards this problem. a letter to mazda resulted in them sending me instructions on how to de-choke the engine which can and has killed the battery and has never worked. this is my first experience with mazda and my last. i am the owner of the car and i am embarrassed about the whole thing. i just can't imagine how mazda can leave their customers literally, out in the cold. *nm | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 11/01/2003 | ||
| 2004 mazda rx-8 failed to start twice due to the engine flooding.*mr *nm | |||
| 02/21/2004 | 6646 | 4 | 11/01/2004 |
| I bought my car around the first week of november 2003. in the first month i took the car back to the dealership three times for repair. the problem was with the engine. apparently one of the rotors was not firing causing a raw fuel smell to enter the car through the ventilation. with only 2000 miles, the engine was replaced after the third visit. two months have passed and after three days of no driving, the car will no longer start. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/16/2007 | 34000 | 3 | 03/15/2004 |
| Problems with rotary engine starting. usually happens at a temperature below 25 degrees fahrenheit. poor ignition system for colder weather. i have had issues with it each winter i have owned the car(2004 to present day). a trip to the dealer has been necessary each time and while the warranty is still valid, this is an inconvenience but it's after the expiration is when i worry. a recall was noted and repairs were completed the fall of 2006 but the same thing happened yesterday. this recall included spark plug replacement, battery replacement, starter motor replacement, and reprogramming the onboard computer chip for ignition changes. the new starter motor made significant changes to starting time but didn't change it's condition in colder weather. the mazda dealer has been little help in resolving the situation. their remedy has been just treating the symptoms and not figuring on a solution to the ignition problem. they have told me repeatedly that these cars do not like cold weather and these cars do not like short trips. i would figure that if a combustion motor cannot start in temperatures below 25 degrees f, then they should offer a better car/motor replacement. *nm | |||
| 03/21/2005 | 2 | 07/17/2004 | |
| This is the second complaint in 3 months regarding my new 2004 mazda rx-8. in december 2004, it would not crank due to the engine coolant problem. supposedly, this issue was taken care of for the second time. now, today, 3/21/05, the car sitting in the garage with 55 degree weather will not crank again. i would advice anyone interesting in purchasing this car - don't. after talking with the dealership where i purchased it as well as the mazda corporation - i get no where except to say they will send a book to tell me the correct way to crank it. i have been driving different vehicles for 26 years - i don't need a book telling me this.*ak | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 1 | 01/28/2004 | |
| I purchased my automatic rx8 in late jan. 2004. as i write this, i have averaged 14.3 mpg with mixed driving conditions (city and highway) during my first 3000 miles. my worst tankful was 12.3 mpg. mazda north america refuses to address my issue, which is: my fuel economy is well below the estimated fuel economy on the sticker. either there is something wrong with my rx8 or mazda has intentionally misrepresented the fuel economy of the rx8. | |||
| 02/23/2004 | 5700 | 2 | 09/05/2003 |
| If the car stalls after a cold start, it is either very difficult or impossible to restart. using the procedure in the owners manual for this situation will work, if the battery does not fail first. i have had this happen twice, once the car was towed. the second time, the battery died while attempting a restart per the owners manual, but the car was in the garage and i recharged the battery and eventually got the car started.*ak | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 900 | 1 | 12/24/2003 |
| Mazda rx-8, purchased dec 24th, 2003.f the vehicle 'stalls' when cold, the engine become non-restartable (even following the manif's deflooding procedure) and needs to be returned to the dealership to be fixed. causing a major safety hazard at rail-road tracks, intersections, and extreem conditions (such as driving far from home eg. camping, and mountain driving).*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 mazda rx8 is experiencing the same recall problem as the 2005-08 mazda rx8. *nj the consumer stated his vehicle failed emissions due to an evaporator leak. *jb | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 7 | 10/01/2003 | |
| 2004 mazda rx 8 has many design defects, battery was replaced, spark plugs and oil filter was replaced 3 months after purchase. *ts the started was replaced. the vehicle was stalling in traffic and was taking multiple times to try to restart the vehicle. after numerous times of the vehicle being towed, the dealership decided to replace the entire engine. after the replacement of the engine, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle was still not starting smoothly. the dash lights were blinking on and off and the heat was not working. the catalytic converter, 02 sensor, and a/c amplifier. the heater control switch was replaced. the sun visor was replaced. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 1000 | 1 | 04/28/2004 |
| Purchased rx8 04/28/04, has had check engine light on nearly whole time of ownership, after 3 trips to the dealer at 50 miles one way, were finally told that the catalytic converter was bad. had to special order so have to take the car back for the 4th time to get fixed. i don't see how a catalytic converter could be bad on a brand new car. *ak | |||