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

Issue ID	642837
Internal NHTSA #	10201805
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	24/08/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off. The check engine light illuminated after the stalling occurred. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to the dealer. On june 24, 2007, the dealer replaced the coil, however, it failed to work and the dealer replaced the engine. This also did not correct the failure and the vehicle was taken to the dealer again. The failure was diagnosed as the coil a second time and the dealer was in the process of replacing the engine approximately one week ago. The engine size, number of cylinders, and a valid vin were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	LEXINGTON, SC
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N940XXXXXX
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	23/08/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	RAY MAZDA
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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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