Issue ID | 480737 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10067996 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 28/01/04 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my automatic rx8 in late jan. 2004. As i write this, i have averaged 14. 3 mpg with mixed driving conditions (city and highway) during my first 3000 miles. My worst tankful was 12. 3 mpg. Mazda north america refuses to address my issue, which is: my fuel economy is well below the estimated fuel economy on the sticker. Either there is something wrong with my rx8 or mazda has intentionally misrepresented the fuel economy of the rx8. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | JM1FE17N540XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 28/01/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | SANTA MONICA MAZDA |
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