NHTSA Complaint #10282819 — 2004 MAZDA RX-8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10282819
Vehicle	2004 MAZDA RX-8
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 2, 2009
Date Filed	September 3, 2009
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE IS A 2004 MAZDA RX-8. THE OIL LINES CONNECTING THE ENGINE TO THE OIL COOLER RUPTURED SENDING OIL SPEWING ALL OVER THE TIRES AND BRAKES. THE ENGINE LOST 100% OF IT'S OIL AND CONTROLLING THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTEDLY DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE OIL LINES IN COLD CLIMATES WHERE SALT IS OFTEN ON THE ROAD. IN CANADA, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THERE SHOULD BE ONE IN THE US AS WELL. *TR

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