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

Issue ID	737751
Internal NHTSA #	10282819
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	02/09/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The vehicle is a 2004 mazda rx-8. The oil lines connecting the engine to the oil cooler ruptured sending oil spewing all over the tires and brakes. The engine lost 100% of it's oil and controlling the car was difficult. This problem is reportedly due to excessive corrosion of the oil lines in cold climates where salt is often on the road. In canada, there is a recall for this issue. There should be one in the us as well.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ANDOVER, MA
VIN pattern	JM1FE173X40XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	14/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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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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