2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Clutch Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Clutch Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID562405
 Internal NHTSA #10137534
 ManufacurerMAZDA MOTOR CORP
 BrandMAZDA
 ModelRX-8
 Model Year2004
 File date20/09/05
 ComponentPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemI own a 2004 mazda rx8. I have 24,700+ miles & no problems until now. 8 months ago, i came to marin, ca. To work on contract. As this contract is long term , i brought my vehicle for transportation. 2 months later, i began to notice the odor of clutch burn, rarely & with no reason. I was due for an oil change, so i made an appt. With marin mazda. This was when i met john lauster, marin mazda's svc. Mgr. During my 1st visit they were unable to find a problem, and said everything was operating. 3 months later, i experienced it again and brought it in. Again, they couldn't find anything. On sept. 20 '05, it happened again. The clutch began to slip a little, & within 20 minutes the slippage was to the point where i couldn't drive it without possibly damaging the trans. I called marin service to bring it in, & towed to the dealer. John called me friday stating they would have to replace clutch, bearings, flywheel, & that my transmission warranty had expired, so cost would be passed to me. $1300. 00. He put in for appeal to the factory rep for coverage due to extenuating circumstances & told me he would call me back with the decision. I contacted mazda usa- i went through the motions, thinking that they would cover it as the problem was obvious & related to a recent recall involving thermal damage. I got the call from john. He stated the factory rep claimed it as "normal wear" & mazda would not cover it. I told john that this problem was brought up 6 months ago. He stated mazda had made its decision. I did research online- & was shocked by the number of similar events i found with mazda products. All experienced what i am going through initially- the dealer & manufacturer would not recognize this as an item they were responsible for, & pushed the cost on the consumer. I called john back. But he was firm; mazda factory rep's decision was final. *jb
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure247000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateGREENBRAE, CA
VIN pattern JM1FE173040XXXXXX
 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 persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase06/10/03
Was original owner?Y
Anti-lock brakesY
Cruise controlY
Number of cylinders0
Drive train typeRWD
Transmission typeMAN
 Vehicle speed55
 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 nameMARIN MAZDA
 Dealer's telephone number415-454-9240
 Dealer's citySAN RAFAEL
 Dealer's state codeCA
 Dealer's ZIP code94901
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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