2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID946897
 Internal NHTSA #10481032
 ManufacurerMAZDA MOTOR CORP
 BrandMAZDA
 ModelRX-8
 Model Year2004
 File date01/09/12
 ComponentSTEERING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemTl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering assist would seize and cause the vehicle to veer abnormally to the left. The contact would have to move off the roadway and reset the power steering assist through the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the battery terminal had failed. After replacing the battery terminal, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they then advised that they were inspecting the wiring harness being the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The current mileage was approximately 92,500.... Updated 12/14/12 *bf updated 12/19/2012 *js
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure92000
Number of Occurences2
Source of the issueHOTLINE VOQ
 City and StateNEW FREEDOM, PA
VIN pattern JM1FE17N740XXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase02/12/24
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders0
Drive train typeRWD
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed45
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • 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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