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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	763696
Internal NHTSA #	10307768
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	08/02/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. While driving 75 mph the steering wheel warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the power steering failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and was able to safely drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The dealer advised him to have a diagnostic test performed. The failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 02/26/10 bf the consumer stated this is a known problem. Updated 06/10/10.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	82000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	RIGBY, ID
VIN pattern	JM1FE173040XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	04/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	75
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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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What is Failure?

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