Issue ID | 751289 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10295503 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 12/12/09 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Diving at 50 mph and my clutch pedal broke, moving side to side and unable to shift gears. I was 3 miles from a mazda dealer and got there. Was told they didn't have the part in stock (in demand, of course) and i had to pay $25. 00 for over night shipping to get my car fixed the next day. I was given my old petal and broken part and paid $470 for the fix. After reviewing this problem on-line i see this is a very common problem with the 2004-2008 rx-8's from 20,000-70,000 miles. Had my 18 year old daughter been driving this car at the time, this would be a whole different letter. Please recall this car and correct this on going dangerous , life threatening problem. Mazda mechanic's know all to well about this, why doesn't the public. Why don't you. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOXAHATCHEE, FL |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173240XXXXXX |
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 | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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