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2004 Mazda RX-8 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	708250
Internal NHTSA #	10255043
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	14/11/07
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe 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
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	32000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WILMINGTON, NC
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N640XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/05/07
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	STEVENSON MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number	910-350-1650
Dealer's city	WILMINGTON
Dealer's state code	NC
Dealer's ZIP code	28405

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 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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