Mazda RX-8 check engine light comes on

Filed May 23, 2024 · Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The dealer determined that the engine had no compression. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 56,000 miles · NC

Multiple trouble codes all at once after not having any trouble codes after a long period. As of now 56,000 original miles. Traction control improperly functioning causing vehicle,s maximum speed to 3 MPH. Multiple misfire,s with new spark plug, new spark plug coil packs and new spark plug wires. Gasoline leak not yet narrowed down to specific location. No engine power after shifting to 2nd gear. Check engine light is constantly on however will go out for no more than 2 days. Very strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle after startup. Loss of engine compression. Goodness knows what is next!!!

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Steering · VA

My power steering malfunction indicator light came on when I started my car. Too hard to steer my car when I drive.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 144,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 105,523 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · AR

I have had my catalytic converter replaced, along w my engine, less than 2 years ago. Now my check engine light has come back on and the inside of my car smells very gassy and exhaust smelling while driving and I'm being told that it's my converter again and they say it should not be having any problems in this short amount of time. I called the dealership which initially fixed the problem and they aren't helping and basically saying it'll be my responsibility again!

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 57,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Engine · 62,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx-8. The contact stated the ehicle stalled when the rpms increased to approximately 1000. The contact stated the check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. Several dealers were notified; however, the contact was unable have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 62,000. The current mileage was 64,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Engine · 55,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda rx8. While driving 10 MPH, the contact stated that check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current mileage was 55,206 and the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.