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

Issue ID	469337
Internal NHTSA #	10063625
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	15/03/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	0
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BALTIMORE, MD
VIN pattern	JM1FE173140XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	21/12/03
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	SHAEFFER&STROHMINGER
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	TOWSON
Dealer's state code	MD
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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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