NHTSA Complaint #10139733 — 2004 MAZDA RX-8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10139733
Vehicle	2004 MAZDA RX-8
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 3, 2005
Date Filed	October 14, 2005
Mileage	16,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

1. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 80F OR HIGHER. AIR CONDITIONER ON SEEMS TO CONTRIBUTE. POSSIBLY ALTITUDE IS A FACTOR. MUCH WORSE IN CITY DRIVING 2. CAR LOOSES POWER, ESPECIALLY AT TAKE OFF. I HAVE PULLED OUT ONTO THE FREEWAY AND TAKEN >1 MILE TO GET UP TO 50 MPH 3. MAZDA HAVE DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE PATCHES TWICE - NO IMPROVEMENT

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