NHTSA Complaint #10374986 — 2005 MAZDA RX-8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10374986
Vehicle	2005 MAZDA RX-8
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2011
Date Filed	January 6, 2011
Mileage	46,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 MAZDA RX-8. STARTING WITH COLD AIR COMING FROM HEATER. NOW THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS MY CAR NEEDS A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND A NEW STARTER ACCORDING TO THE MAZDA GUYS. IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER WITH THIS CAR. *TR

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