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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1425892
Internal NHTSA #	11047225
Manufacurer	Mazda Motor Corp.
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	25/10/17
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	synopsis: power steering going crazy at highway speeds. Starting approx 2 years ago, the power steering would shudder, or jerk back and forth, when turning the steering wheel (somewhat sharply), for several minutes after the car was started. This happened exclusively in cold weather, and at low speeds. Once the car was in motion for a few minutes, the behavior would cease. The colder the weather, the stronger the jerking (it seems). However, a few weeks ago, the steering exhibiting the "normal" amount of shudder, and then stopped as usual. But a few minutes later when i was traveling on a highway (at highway speeds), in relatively straight line, the steering suddenly began violently jerking back and forth. Needless to say this was disconcerting. I was able to control the car using both hands (i am a strong athletic male). The event lasted about 5-10 seconds. I have researched this behavior when i first noticed it a few years ago, and there are numerous reports online about the shuddering behavior at startup. One such thread (there are many) is here: https://www. Rx8club. Com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/steering-wheel-shakes-mornings-219210/ and a video showing the behavior is here: https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=8xzsrxwth8s&feature=youtu. Be&t=1s all of the reports indicate it happens in the first few minutes of operation, then the steering is fine. So i was not overly concerned. But this last episode at highway speeds was very scary, and i think warrants immediate investigation. Thanks, rick
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IRVING, TX
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N140XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	03/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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