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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	904660
Internal NHTSA #	10446179
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	08/02/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving the car, the power steering has repeatedly failed. The mazda dealer said the probable cause was the steering control module, however they would not guarantee changing the part ( $1600 dollars parts and labor ) would fix the problem. This is a common defect in these cars. The car was purchased in october 2010.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	37968
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MOBILE, AL
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N540XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
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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	30
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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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?