The electric power steering randomly pulls hard to one side while driving. There are brief spasms of forceful jerks each jerk is 1-2 seconds the series of jerks lasts 10-20 seconds and usually stops with power steering failure all while driving.
2004 Mazda RX-8 steering problems
80 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 80
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
At what mileage
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Mazda RX-8 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Mazda RX-8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
July 2017 when I start the car the steering gear turn too the right all the time. Few mile the steering get hard and start shacking by it self. Now the steering is hard with ABS and control traction light on. I send it too a mecanic too check the wiring and rack and pinon and the mecanic indicate that is the torque sensor and I have too change the rack and pinon.
Steering turn alone
While driving my 2004, mazda rx8 the electric power steering module failed, and jerked the car aggressively to the left into the oncoming lane of traffic. The force was so strong that it caused momentary loss of control. Fortunately, there wasn't any oncoming traffic at that moment on that particular stretch of road. When reviewing the mazda forum there were several other owners that experienced the same loss of control or failure. Additionally, mazda had power steering assist recalls for the same problems, ref. Mazda3/mazda5 power steering recall notification 6010h.
My power steering intermittently goes out from time to time. I have taken it to the shop 4 times. There is something seriously wrong with this design and the vehicle is very dangerous.
While driving on the highway,the power steering of the vehicle failed snd 2 made it extremely hard to steer. I've heard others have this same problem but mazda has not addressed it
Electric-assist power steering, randomly in the parking lot the wheel will turn all by itself, one way turns easier than the other, sometimes you have no power steering and other times your steering wheel turns like butter, I live in the mountains with a very windy and dangerous roads, I've taken it to several mechanics finally one mechanic just unplug the wiring harness so there is no power steering. It is very scary to drive especially with a newborn baby. There are a lot of cars on the road with this issue I know 10 different people that have some sort of power steering issue. This is very dangerous and I'm surprised there is not a recall yet on it. I've had two friends that are close to me that have this issue as well, one friend wrecked his car the other friend sold it I believe to pick-n-pull so it would not hurt anyone, please help and maybe help save a few lives, thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While driving 20 MPH, the electric power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to provide an accurate description of the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure may be due to the rack and pinion or an electrical fault with the power steering. The electric connector was removed, cleaned, dielectric grease was added to the connector, and the connector was re-installed; however, the failure recurred. Kelly mazda (1200 wyoming ave, scranton, pa 18509, (570) 342-7831) was contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Steering wheel violently shakes upon turning and now on straight-away driving. Has been smelling of excessive gas for over 4 years upon start up, despite dealer correcting recall issue with fuel pump discharge pipe.
My power steering malfunction indicator light came on when I started my car. Too hard to steer my car when I drive.
Questions about the 2004 Mazda RX-8 steering
Does the 2004 Mazda RX-8 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Mazda RX-8, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Mazda RX-8 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mazda RX-8 have bad steering?
The Mazda RX-8 model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (80 complaints) and 2005 (17 complaints).
Other 2004 Mazda RX-8 problems
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