Issue ID | 565265 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10139733 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 03/09/05 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1. Outside temperature 80f or higher. Air conditioner on seems to contribute. Possibly altitude is a factor. Much worse in city driving 2. Car looses power, especially at take off. I have pulled out onto the freeway and taken >1 mile to get up to 50 mph 3. Mazda have downloaded software patches twice - no improvement |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16300 |
Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | JM1FE17N840XXXXXX |
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 persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/09/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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 | MCDONALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP MAZDA |
Dealer's telephone number | 303-794-2626 |
Dealer's city | DENVER |
Dealer's state code | CO |
Dealer's ZIP code | 80121 |