Issue ID | 462332 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10058152 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 13/02/04 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rx8 engine has a tendency to flood if the car is moved or driven a short distance and shut off cold. In most incidences the car must then be towed to the dealer for repair. Although mazda acknowledges the issue, the problem was not disclosed prior to purchase and is not addressed in the owner's manual. Most recent incident is related to gasoline in the oil after several diffilcult starts. There were 2 previous flooding incidents.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1545 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
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 | 02/11/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
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 |