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2004 Mazda RX-8 Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	639019
Internal NHTSA #	10198556
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	31/03/06
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine failure, purchased car 3/11/2006, a couple of weeks later the car started idling roughly, then stalling, the computer module has been replaced twice, the engine once, i still have problems with acceleration, the last incident happened last week 7/29/2007, i was in the center lane pulling out into the passing lane and the car lost all power but did not stall my head was slammed forward almost hitting the stirring wheel and a few seconds later shot off like a rocket slamming my head back against the drivers seat, causing my neck to whip lash i have had a bad headache since, and i was almost hit by a big diesel truck. The car is in the shop again getting the oil and tires changed, and also getting checked for this problem but they are saying they could not find anything on the road test. Well it happens to me quite often when i go to pass someone on the interstate, it hesitates before it kicks in and someone is going to get killed. I am paying for a car that spends more time in the shop than out. I bought it 3/11/06 it stayed in the shop almost continually until 7/18/2006, and i was making payments. Now it is starting all over again with the rough idle and hesitation. I am getting to the point that i want my money back and i'll give them the car back. I am getting to scared to drive it. Now i find out today about other recalls the control arm i was not aware of, i guess that is why my car is starting to pull hard to the right, now i have to have that taken care of. I have moved 350 miles away and i can't leave until my car gets fixed and out of the shop, this is starting to be bull!!! Someone needs to do something i have a friend who also has an rx8 we purchased ours on the same day and she is having the same problems and hers is a 2006 where mine is a 2004, so mazda hasn't fixed the problem.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	16000
Number of Occurences	7
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OCALA, FL
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N140XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	11/03/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	SULLIVAN/JENKINS MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number	3526209000
Dealer's city	OCALA
Dealer's state code	FL
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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