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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	758630
Internal NHTSA #	10303419
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	30/01/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is regarding a 2004 mazda rx-8 with about 65,000 miles. Power steering on car works ok when car first started. After about 15 minutes (and usually by the time i hit the highway) the car will jerk itself to the left and back to the right very sharply, almost causing loss of control of the car on at least three occasions. After jerk, steering light will light on dashboard and no power steering assist is available. Power steering has also gone out in the middle of a turn, also almost causing loss of control of vehicle. I found out through rx8club. Com that this is a common problem with this car, and the dealership wants to charge upward of $2,000 to fix this problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOUND BROOK, NJ
VIN pattern	JM1FE173440XXXXXX
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	10/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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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.
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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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