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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	456324
Internal NHTSA #	10052804
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	10/01/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	942
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WOODBRIDGE, VA
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N240XXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	12/12/24
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	BROWN'S MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number	(703) 660-8400
Dealer's city	ALEXANDRIA
Dealer's state code	VA
Dealer's ZIP code	22306

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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