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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 01012005 | 01/01/2005 | 10016726 | Diagnostic trouble code p0336 (eccentric shaft position sensor range/performance) at time of engine start. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 0101104 | 01/20/2005 | 0101104 | 10007575 | Engine cranks no start. *tt update. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx8. while driving 10 mph, the contact stated that check engine warning light illuminated, then the vehicle suddenly stalled. the dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired or inspected. the current mileage was 55,206. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. bw | |||
| 06/23/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I have a mazda rx8 2005. it repeatedly stalls and has needed a new engine twice in less than a year. mazda covered the first engine but is now refusing the second. i am aware that these particular vehicles have many problems. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 59000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx8. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was internal engine failure. the engine had low compression. the vehicle is currently being repaired, but the contact does not know who will pay for the repair costs. he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx8. the contact noticed that the vehicle idles extremely roughly. he took the vehicle to the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 05v317000 (engine and engine cooling). a technician stated that because his vehicle exceeded its warranty, the contact would have to assume financial responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 24,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 65000 | ||
| My 2005 mazda rx8 is leaking oil fast. the mechanic told me my oil cooler hoses are rusted out. it will be $1000.00 to get this fixed. mazda issued a recall on this, but they say my vin# does not qualify. i think this is wrong and if cars only 5 years old are having the same issue it should be recalled. i am leaving a trail of oil everywhere i go and could run out of oil even with refilling and checking it everyday. this care was bought in chicago after being a demo dealer care in minnesota so it has been subject to a lot of road salt. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 104241 | ||
| I have a 2005 mazda rx8, at 104,000 miles on the engine the compression went out. my warranty expired at 100,000 miles. i noticed other rx8 owners are having the same problem. i had a mazda rx7 which had over 170,000 miles before the engine gave up. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 30000 | 2 | |
| 2005 mazda rx-8. consumer states rough running, stalling and flooding. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle became almost impossible to start. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was carbon in the engine and performed it a compression test. it barely passed the test. the dealer informed the consumer there were a lot of defects in mazda rx-8 engines and that he would probably need a new engine in the future. the dealer replaced the battery and decarbed the engine. the vehicle has continued to idle roughly, stall and flood since the first visit to the dealership. six months later when the consumer went to start the vehicle to warm it up, the engine light started to blink and the engine cut off. the vehicle was towed back to the dealership. they stated the engine needed to be decarbed again and the coils needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/22/2007 | 20 | 03/23/2006 | |
| 1) when summer season began my 2005 rx-8 with less than 20k miles started dying in the middle of traffic/traffic lights. then immediately after that incident when on the interstate the car would not accelerate. 2-3)car has been to dealership to replace coils - however if you look at automotive.com and read the posts from hundreds of rx-8 owners 90% of the posts have the same problem and live all over the u.s. mazda keeps our vehicles for a day or two to replace this or replace that but in the end the engines need to be replaced. however, it is unknown if the replaced engine fixes the problem or if the problems start all over again. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/22/2005 | 1300 | 3 | 08/27/2005 |
| Dt: the consumer purchased a new mazda rx8. the vehicle experienced what the consumer suspected was a problem that occurred while in park and the rpms increased, causing excessive heat buildup which affected the oxygen sensors as well as the ability to drive the vehicle. this could also lead to a fuel tank leak and ultimately a fire. vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to the mazda dealer. the mazda dealer notified the consumer about a recall of a similar nature concerning the fuel tank. the mazda dealer from where the vehicle was purchased informed the consumer at the time of purchase or afterwards about the recall. the dealer who performed the repair was completing the recall service as instructed, but the consumer was upset that she was not notified of the recall while purchasing the vehicle. recall repairs began in august 2005 the same month of vehicle purchase. no other previous problems occurred. this was the first incident. the consumer owned the vehicle for 26 days. the dealer could not determine if the problem was the same as described in the recall. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| A new catalytic converter was purchased from a mazda dealer in mayaguez, puerto rico on august 29, 2009. the same was placed on the vehicle, a 2005 mazda rx-8 shinka model, one week after the purchase since we had to wait for the arrival of this part and a new set of spark plugs that was also purchased at a price of $200.00. the car was not in use until the end of september 2009. on september 24, 2009 the car had a failure and i could see smoke coming out of the car and the car turned off in the middle of the highway. i could smell burnt plastic and saw melted plastic coming below the car. the day all this happened, it was raining so the car was protected from a fire due to the rain. i got pictures of some of the melted parts. after the car was towed to the dealer they told me that the heat produced by the catalytic converter burned the new spark plugs, the spark plugs cables, the modules and that there was ash on the system that needed to be cleaned. they do not want to replace all the parts that burned at the consequence of the faulty catalytic converter since my car guarantee was no longer valid. they did not make any efforts to solve the problem knowing that all the damages were due to the faulty condition of the catalytic converter. they will only provide a new catalytic converter ($1500.00 cost) but i have to pay about the same amount for the rest of the damage. i knew that another client had the same problem with a new catalytic converter on the same model of car and that the part was also supplied by autoland. i have seen on the internet other complaints about these faulty catalytic converters. mazda should be responsible for the damages produced by the failure of their catalytic converters. *tr udated 01/13/10. *jb | |||