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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	731281
Internal NHTSA #	10277165
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	12/07/09
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Experienced failure of power steering on 2004 mazda rx-8 with approximately 25k miles of use. Previously, power steering would fail intermittently but would correct itself after turning the car off and restarting it. We requested servicing of this problem in april of 2008 but it didn't show up in the computer scan of the car so the dealership told us to bring it back while the problem was occurring. However, it wasn't possible to drive the vehicle safely while the failure was occurring and it would correct itself once the car was stopped and restarted. Very unsafe to have the steering fail/seize while the car was in operation. The problem continued intermittently until july 12, 2009 when it failed completely. Car is currently back in the dealer shop waiting for parts that contain a sensor that should correct the problem to be shipped from japan. The repair will require removing and replacing most of the steering system as the part can only be replaced as an entire unit. We were informed this was not covered by the warranty as it's not a defect and occurs through normal wear and tear.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TORONTO, 00
VIN pattern	JM1FE17NX40XXXXXX
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	55
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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 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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