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2004 Mazda RX-8 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	660840
Internal NHTSA #	10216229
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	04/09/07
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The heater control units are failing on mazda rx8. When driving the air goes hot to cold back and forth. If you move the knob back and forth you can get your heat back. I have had windows fog up because the heat has gone out. I have contacted mazda and they will not address it. I am not the only person this affects. If you do a search on rx8club. Com you will see all the failures.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38000
Number of Occurences	20
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHEYENNE, WY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	12/06/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	SPRADLY MAZDA
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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