"takata recall"-car starts when cold,then it dies in the traffic,got engerys pushing car out of traffic,like car but it has lots of recalls and needs to be fixed right away.won't drive madza 2004 after this happened. *tt the consumer stated while attempting to push the car off of the highway, after it died, he lost his grip and was dragged behind the vehicle.
2004 Mazda RX-8 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle performed normally prior to being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v354000 (fuel system, gasoline). Broen and wood buick gmc mazda (329 greenville blvd sw, greenville, nc) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel tank. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. *bf updated 8/2/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (modern mazda dodge ram, 68 waterbury rd, thomaston, ct, 06787, 860‑283‑4304) to be serviced per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v355000 (suspension), 16v793000 (fuel system), and 17v354000 (fuel system). The contact was informed that the recall repairs would take one day to complete; however, it took four days. The contact retrieved the vehicle and, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that they would repair the failure. One week later, the dealer stated that the contact could retrieve the vehicle, but then diagnosed that the compressor failed and it would only last approximately two more years. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. When the contact retrieved the vehicle again, the vehicle failed to start even with a jump. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures, performed an investigation, and confirmed that the dealer's information was correct. No additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While the vehicle was parked, the contact's neighbor noticed a strong fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to liberty mazda (91 w service rd, hartford, ct 06120), but the contact was unsure of the diagnostic results. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle, but would charge for labor because the rear cross member would need to be removed to gain access to the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would call back to assist in scheduling an appointment. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v793000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v354000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 83,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v793000 (fuel system). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (koons mazda of silver spring, 3111 automotive blvd, silver spring, md 20904) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. After the vehicle was taken to mazda of georgetown to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v793000 (fuel system, gasoline), the contact noticed a lack of acceleration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v354000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to o'reilly auto parts where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's secondary air injection system was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 105,523. Parts distribution disconnect.
Fuel pump nozzle is cracked allowing fuel to leak and fuel pressure to drop cause driveability problems and stalling. Mazda claims its the ring and gasket on their recall but it's the fuel pump cracking. My car started bucking and running erratically. Installed and would not restart for a short period of time. This has been an ongoing problem for roughly one year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v354000 (air bags) and 16v7963000 (fuel system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The fuel line input nipple, on the fuel pump assembly, cracks and causes a leak. The fuel pump lock ring is not the problem and can be reused. Replacing the fuel pump assembly fixes the problem. It is very common on all 2004-2008 models.
The clutch pedal assembly broke as I was driving in the freeway.
Vehicle had strong smell of raw gasoline fumes in the cabin and outside the car. Upon removing the rear seat to access the fuel pump for inspection, a pool of gasoline was found around the fuel pump and surrounding area to include the electrical wiring for the pump. It appears the leak occurs from a faulty plastic nipple on the fuel pump assembly that connects the pump to the main fuel line. A quick internet search uncovered this is not an isolated incident with the mazda rx8. The fire and safety hazard associated with this issue is immense. I would recommend a further review by the federal safety agency to assess the severity and spectrum of the fuel pump issue in the mazda rx8.
I purchased my 2004 automatic rx8 in september of 2011. It began giving me trouble with the type of gas it took. I finally figured out that bp premium seemed to keep it from "coughing". I thought that I had fixed the issues and it drove fine for a good while. I changed the oil religiously at about 3000 miles or less. It would display the oil light after only about 1500-2000miles. I had a dealership look at it and they said the oil level was fine and they didn't understand why it had the light on. The oil light now comes on at just 300miles into the last oil change. In feb of this year is when the car started deteriorating at a rapid pace, and I was completely dumbfounded till I began doing some research and saw that many others have had the exact same issues I have had. For one- the AC never works correctly. I have to play with the knob for a bit to make it cool, and still even then it does not work. I am not able to drive it to and from the store now because I am worried it will not start back up. I always make sure the engine is warmed up and sometimes just leave it running instead of taking the chance of turning it off. The engine light also comes on and random times, and I was told that it was because the gas cap was not on tight enough. That is a lie, I always make sure to tighten it, and why would the engine light come on after the oil light everytime if it was human error. The car whines when at a stoplight or sitting for a brief period of time. It sounds as if it is coming from the front left side of the engine if you are sitting in it. No one knows what that noise is either. This faulty car should come with a warning on the front windshield. I am scared to drive it, I am scared to put my family in it, and I am disgusted with the way mazda decided to treat me when I called them to inquire about certain recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH and smelled gasoline fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the oil pan, throttle body assembly, fuel pump assembly, catalytic converter and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 146,000. The VIN was unavailable.
04 rx8 replaced maf coil packs plug wires 2 02 sensors selinoid shutter valve actuater main fuel line from front to back of tank the car will not stay running at first earlier on it died on many times an continued to get worse its been to shops no luck no help it never seemed to have gas now present pulled up back seat an found gas leaking is his a recall the shoe that did run a test stated he didnt think it was engine or transmission probably mechanical wheres is the fuel filters could that be an issue I try t o crank car it sounds bad like something is gonna fall out or down also was told if you clamp on sending unit that it may not work proper?????
Check engine light coming on after a fuel fillup go off after driven problem started late 2005 early 2006 in and out of shop cleared codes replaced fuel cap, upper intake, vacuum pump, late 2007 they cleared codes claimed to have tightened a loose cap, and stated if it came back on will need fuurther diagnoses at additional cost. I have 8 invoices ranging from programming PCM clearing codes one from 2006 printed on the invoice, customer states came back on same night seems to come on after fillup. That was when the vehicle had less than 40,000 miles. Now the fuel gauge stopped working and the check engine light is on continuously, and it wont pass state inspection. Now its been diagnosed as a fuel sending unit costing over $600.00 the part is ordered and I informed them that I wanted all old replaced parts.
2004 mazda rx-8, under 45k miles. Driven on a 78 degree day for 2 hour trip. Stopped to refuel and 30 min shopping. Get into car onto highway where I need my engine's speed to accelerate onto highway. I feels like half the power is gone. It reminds me of vapor lock, it's gasping for fuel or spark. This has been experienced many times before and nearly dangerous when in busy traffic, as had to pull over to birm. I know dealer replaced coil packs once or twice so far...along with plugs. This is the most dangerous car I ever owned. The most re-called car I've ever known of. Right now it's running fine, matter of fact has power to spare as compared to it's 'whimping out syndrome ". There must be a corporate solution from mazda to me. I am ready for a lawyer.
I don't even know where to begin with the problem I have had with my 2004 mazda rx-8. I have owned it since september 2003 and it has had countless issues, parts replaced and failures. The incident I experienced last night put me over the edge and almost cost me my life. My rx-8, which was just at the dealer 2 weeks ago, had an engine malfunction while I was on a major highway in massachusetts. The speed of the vehicle went from approx 50mph to 10mph in a matter of a few seconds. Luckily I was able to make my way to the breakdown lane without injuring myself or anyone else; however, this is unacceptable. Every single part in my rx-8 has been replaced except for the engine mounts and engine. I have dished out thousands of dollars already and the vehicle only has 44,000 miles on it. Not only is this a safety hazard to those of us driving the vehicle, but it is also a safety hazard to those around us. Had the car behind me not been paying attention my vehicle could have caused a deadly car crash in the middle of rush hour on a major highway. I have contacted numerous dealerships, the bbb, and am now looking into a class action lawsuit. Mazda needs to be held accountable for their actions. Unfortunately because my car was purchased in 2003, bbb wouldn't have anything to do with the case, however I have 57 pages of detailed repairs that have been made to this vehicle since I owned it, which I am more than happy to send to you. Tons of people online have had similar issues; just from automotive.com there are 30+ email addresses of individuals who have experienced problems similar to mine. Please help us get to the bottom of this faulty engine and make mazda own up to their mistakes. People's lives are in danger and this is neither acceptable nor ethical. Ps- an employee of the federal safety agency has been contacted prior regarding this situation. Her name is [xxx] and her contact information is [xxx]ext #: [xxx]. I received this from the automotive.com forum. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (fo
Purchased mazda rx 8, feb 28,2009, gulf view auto, port richey, fl, immediately moved to upstate ny 2 days later. Gas gauge, inoperative. Federal recall, mazda refuses to fix after recall issued due to fires.section 30120(1), failing to repair defect, can be punishable by civil fines.
I want to go on file that I have a concern with the solution to a problem with our 2004 mazda rx 8. We purchased it used from a reputable ford dealer several months back and had an issue with starting the car. After some online research we found out the car is prone to gas flooding when not allow to run until the temperature gauge is halfway. If shut off before the engine floods with gas. I took it to cory fairbanks mazda where the VIN was checked and that the car did have the recall 4206f already done and the only solution to the problem is to let the car warm up. My concern is the constant excessive flow of gas during start up, raw gas constantly flowing through the catalytic and the excessive heat created by these engines could cause a fire and injure all those in and around the vehicle. I have emailed mazda also about my concerns and feel the solution is a disaster waiting to happen. Thank you.
2004 mazda rx8 was repaired on 2/27/09 at hernando mistubishi the service department for gulfview motors, due to the fuel gauge reading incorrectly and the vehicle running out of gasoline on a reading of a 1/2 of tank. On 2/28/09, after vehicle was supposedly repaired , the 2004 mazda broke down due to in accurate fuel reading, a day after the vehicle was serviced for this problem. The check engine light also came back on and has consistently stayed on. John morris and linda sanford were both aware that this was a major problem that clearly fails the required nys motor vehicle inspection. The vehicle needs to be repaired at mazda and it is the responsibility of gulf view motors. I have driven to syracuse, n.y. Out of my way and paying for gasoline to speak with mr. Paul corey, service manager for mazda.
The 2004 rx8 has internal seals fail prematurely. This causes the engine to "blow" by a loss of compression in one of the two rotor chambers. The problem being the car with still run with half power. I continued to drive to find help off the highway. The rotor that is not working is dumping gas into the catalytic converter. By the time I parked, I could smell burning fiber and plastic and the exhaust shot out several large chunks of red hot ceramic material. The catalytic converter was bright orange and the entire underside of my car is melted. Looking on internet under "2004 rx 8 engine failure" I have seen several other stories with similar results but worse. Is it possible that the fuel tank could explode with such heat so near if you continued to drive. This happens anywhere from 12,000 miles to 100,000 miles and beyond. Mazda knows of the engine defect and has extended the warranty on the motor as of may 2008. My car is at hancock mazda in dallas. They said damage amounted to $9,500.00 from heat.
My mazda rx-8 has stalled many times while at a traffic light and while going on trips on the interstate and all of a sudden it would lose power and stalls and I would have to pull over and start it again which it would take a few minutes before it would start. I have had my mazda towed from my house to the dealer bec it would not start and I was told that it was flooded. Now it won't start again and it is really frustrating and starting to worry me how dangerous it is driving my mazda. I have had my mazda for a year now and the only time I drive it is when I go on a long trip or to go shopping and mostly on weekends or after I get off from work. I would like to have this resolve so that I won't get hurt or somebody else will get hurt bec of this. I understand that mazda rx-8 had a recall on fuel system I just wonder if this was taken care of for this car. The dealer told me the car is fine and to make sure to warm it up before you shut the engine down ,I have done that and now my mazda will not start again.
Problems with rotary engine starting. Usually happens at a temperature below 25 degrees fahrenheit. Poor ignition system for colder weather. I have had issues with it each winter I have owned the car(2004 to present day). A trip to the dealer has been necessary each time and while the warranty is still valid, this is an inconvenience but it's after the expiration is when I worry. A recall was noted and repairs were completed the fall of 2006 but the same thing happened yesterday. This recall included spark plug replacement, battery replacement, starter motor replacement, and reprogramming the onboard computer chip for ignition changes. The new starter motor made significant changes to starting time but didn't change it's condition in colder weather. The mazda dealer has been little help in resolving the situation. Their remedy has been just treating the symptoms and not figuring on a solution to the ignition problem. They have told me repeatedly that "these cars do not like cold weather" and "these cars do not like short trips". I would figure that if a combustion motor cannot start in temperatures below 25 degrees f, then they should offer a better car/motor replacement.
I am currently in the process of trying to resolve an on-going engine startup /vehicle stall problems with my 2004 rx-8. This car has only 15,000+ miles and has been driven for short, daily runs to work and recreational drives. The rotary engine has a required engine warm-up procedure before shutting it off. A deflooding procedure is also required if engine fails to start in the manufacturers manual. Mazda has already had a recall on the fuel system computer with update software. The car had to be towed from my garage to the dealer to have this done because of a nonstart situation. The problem seemed to be corrected by them although a stalling while a red lights or no startup after refueling at gas stations problems recurred. The car again had to be towed from my garage to the dealer to be checked for the nonstart-up issue. A replacement of battery, altenator and spark plugs were done. The problem seemingly cleared for half the day until a trip for fuel caused another nonstart incidence(stuck at the pump) in a $34,000 car! It finally restarted after 10 min and was driven back to the dealer the next afternoon where the problem then recurred in their garage. The dealer has now told me I must wait longer after the manufacturer's required engine warm-up time to shut off the car and not to restart engine in short periods of time. Is this insane or what! This explanation didn't fly with me, so the car has been now rechecked and ok'd to drive again by their technicians with no changes made. They wished me "good luck!"
Consumer concerns regarding the appointment given by the dealership for vehicle inspection regarding the fuel tank and front lower arm ball joints recalls.*mr the consumer received recall 3305g on the fuel tank. The consumer contacted the dealer but they where not able to give her an appointment until two weeks later. The consumer feels that since the recalled component could result in a vehicle fire that the dealer should have repaired it immediately.
I purchased my automatic rx8 in late jan. 2004. As I write this, I have averaged 14.3 mpg with mixed driving conditions (city and highway) during my first 3000 miles. My worst tankful was 12.3 mpg. Mazda north america refuses to address my issue, which is: my fuel economy is well below the estimated fuel economy on the sticker. Either there is something wrong with my rx8 or mazda has intentionally misrepresented the fuel economy of the rx8.
The rx8 engine has a tendency to flood if the car is moved or driven a short distance and shut off cold. In most incidences the car must then be towed to the dealer for repair. Although mazda acknowledges the issue, the problem was not disclosed prior to purchase and is not addressed in the owner's manual. Most recent incident is related to gasoline in the oil after several diffilcult starts. There were 2 previous flooding incidents.
Rx8s must be towed if the vehicle is shut off or stalled when the car is cold. I washed my car and then pulled the car into the garage and waxed it. The next day it would not start. No where in the manual does it say anything about the flooding issue, except how to "unflood" it. Procedure does not work. Dealership never told me this before I bought the car, even though they flood all the time when they are moved off of the trailer. Very serious safety issue. I cannot with a good conscience sell this car to another individual. I could be sued, if something terribly bad happened and I knew about the problem. The mazda dealership has "proposed to help" by making a profit on me buying the new car and then buying it back at whosale price. The car has 4000 miles on it. A 2004 automobile should never leave its owner stranded, period. The car also consistently gets only 15 mpg on the highway. There needs to be another round of buybacks from mazda, but unfortunately I bought this car after the first round was complete.
Mazda rx-8 with less than 3000 miles has twice shut off and failed to start. Major problem with fuel delivery and/or spark ignition system.
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