2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,325 miles

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problem #4

Mar 012018

RX-8

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Rx-8. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000(fuel system) on October 31, 2017 by open road Mazda (108 ridgedale ave, morristown, NJ). During the repair, the fuel pump sealing ring set was replaced and a thermal insulation pad was added to the fuel tank, as instructed per the recall. The contact kept the vehicle parked during the winter months. In March of 2018, after starting the vehicle, a fuel leak was discovered coming from the fuel tank. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and the open road Mazda dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Norwood, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 102017

RX-8

  • 96,300 miles
Takata recall. Due to constant floridian sun exposure, there is a fuel leak from my car. The car was stationary when I first noticed the leak, parked in a mall parking lot. Also, the airbag is faulty and defective.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 272017

RX-8

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Rx-8. while driving approximately 20 mph, the clutch pedal became unresponsive without warning. The contact stopped at a red light and the gear did not immediately shift into first gear. The failure recurred and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (garden city Mazda in garden city, NY) where it was diagnosed that the clutch pedal failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure was not repaired. The contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17V354000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Roslyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 152016

RX-8

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Rx-8. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with maxon Mazda (2329 rte 22, union, NJ 07083) who stated that the contact needed to wait for a final notice. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact's neighbor noticed a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted regarding the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure or the recall issue. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA