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2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	510035
Internal NHTSA #	10096214
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	09/08/04
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I recently purchased a mazda rx8 6 speed (5/11/04). This car has had more problems than i can explain in a short message. About a month after purchasing the vehicle it wouldn't start one morning. I later got it started and took it in to the dealer. They did a flash update on my pcm and everything was fine after that. Approximately three months later i began having trouble with my transmission. I was on vacation in carlisle, ar when the car broke down the first time (8/9/2004). My car was towed in to north point mazda in north little rock, then got towed to crain mazda in little rock, without even informing me. After replacing approximately 87 parts in the transmission, i got my car back 40 days later (9/18/2004). Immediately after driving the vehicle i knew it wasnt right. It was making noises, wouldnt shift in to 2nd, 3rd or reverse without grinding. I took my car to town north mazda in richardson as soon as i got a chance (9/27/2004). I was told "2nd and 3rd gears are fried" and they would replace the transmission and clutch. After replacing the clutch and transmission i got the car back 11 days later (10/7/2004). I knew the car still had a problem so i scheduled to have the car taken back in on 10/12/2004. I drove about 2 miles from the house on the way to the dealer when it went out again. The car still to this day remains in the shop again. My car has been in for repairs for 58 days since 8/9/2004. I got a call on 10/20/04 from the dealership that has my car. They told me mazda declines coverage becuase of neglect or abuse. I absolutely "babied" that car because i knew it wasn't right! Any suggestions?*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	11960
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CARROLLTON, TX
VIN pattern	JM1FE173340XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	11/05/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	0
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	HILEY MAZDA OF HURST
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Dealer's city	HURST
Dealer's state code	TX
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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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2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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