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

Issue ID	575308
Internal NHTSA #	10147563
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	23/01/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 mazda rx 8 has many design defects, battery was replaced, spark plugs and oil filter was replaced 3 months after purchase. ts the started was replaced. The vehicle was stalling in traffic and was taking multiple times to try to restart the vehicle. After numerous times of the vehicle being towed, the dealership decided to replace the entire engine. After the replacement of the engine, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle was still not starting smoothly. The dash lights were blinking on and off and the heat was not working. The catalytic converter, 02 sensor, and a/c amplifier. The heater control switch was replaced. The sun visor was replaced. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	7
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	SPARTA, NJ
VIN pattern	JM1FE17NX40XXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	01/10/03
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Dealer's name	GRECCO MAZDA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	ROCKAWAY
Dealer's state code	NJ
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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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