Issue ID | 881664 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10425507 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 14/09/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I first noticed a problem in my steering while driving in my neighborhood. The steering felt very light and crisp when i would turn to the left. When i would return to dead center and then turn the steering wheel to the right, the steering became very stiff. The next day when i started the car, the "power steering malfunction" light was on. Power steering was completely disabled at that time. Upon doing research i have found out that this is a very common problem with 2004 and 2005 rx8's. *kb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 30 |
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