10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 52,895 miles
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Fuel leak at gas tank area caused massive fire.
- Weare, NH, USA
Takata recall making a complaint about not doing recall in a timely manor
- Owensboro, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. while driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The fuel odor was all around the vehicle while parked and fuel leaked underneath the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to kuhn Mazda (3934 w kennedy blvd, tampa, fl 33609, phone: (877) 225-9956), but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the fuel system needed to be taken down to find where the failure was coming from and there would be a fee. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,466.
- Tampa, FL, USA
Hello. How are you? I hope everything is going well for you. I am an owner of 2005 Mazda RX8. I was a faculty of one university at Texas by 2016. However, I left usa last fall and currently settled down in Korea. I also took my car (2005 Mazda RX8) from usa to Korea. In terms of safety recall notices, I asked Mazda usa to solve two safety recall issues (Mazda recall #: 1017E—fuel tank leak as well as 9416E—takata recall) for my car. Unfortunately, there are no Mazda dealer shops in Korea, so I asked to Mazda usa to send the parts via the mail to replace bad parts for my car. However, they rejected my requests and they said only Mazda (certified) mechanic should complete the repairs. I am wondering if I can solve these serious safety recall issues. Am I not a customer of Mazda because im not staying in the us anymore" should I just wait and see my car results in fire and serious damage from takata airbag" virtually, my Mazda RX8 has currently fuel tank leaking issue (please see the attached photo). I realize that my request may be an imposition given your other commitments, but I would appreciate it very much if you can help me solve these two safety recall issues. Although im not staying in the us anymore, I still believe im a customer of Mazda. If you need more information, I would be glad to provide more information (e.g., my auto insurance records in the us, etc.). im looking forward to getting your attention. Thank you so much.
- College Station, TX, USA
Takata inflators: NHTSA recall # 17V-011 has not been repaired fuel pump faulty: NHTSA recall # 16V-793 has not been repaired
- Frankfort, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system), the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The local dealer (paretti Mazda 4000 veterans memorial blvd metairie, la 70002) was informed of the failure, but failed to return the contact's phone call. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer could not be reached. The failure mileage was approximately 43,269.
- Laplace, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V382000 (air bags) and 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/19/17
- Wichita, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Rx-8. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V793000 (fuel system, propulsion), 15V382000 (air bags), and 16V354000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Columbia, MT, USA
The fuel pump outlet pipe connector was leaking for sometime. It eventually caused startup problem in very hot weather. This leaked very slowly and all Rx-8 should be recalled to replace the 12" flexible pipe/tubing with a reliable connector that does not leak. This connector must have been a issue, not a lot of cars used this since mid 2000. Very hard to find replacement parts. And coupled with overheated cat emissions its a fire waiting to happen.
- Caseyville, IL, USA
My steering wheel is turning to the left on its own and it is difficult to turn to the right. I have researched online and I'm not the only one having the problem. I don't feel safe driving my vehicle and I am disappointed in the quality of parts. Issue 2: after the first recall on my vehicle, my motor is giving me issues again after being replaced 40,000 miles later. It turns off at idle and has problems starting. I fear this might be a safety issue.
- Davie, FL, USA
- Plymouth, MI, USA