NHTSA Complaint #10424716 — 2005 MAZDA RX-8 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10424716
Vehicle	2005 MAZDA RX-8
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 10, 2011
Date Filed	September 12, 2011
Mileage	65,492 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

CAR HAD ISSUE STEERING TO THE RIGHT FOR APROX. 5 MILES, WHEN OFF HIGHWAY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED AT 35 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD TO BE DRIVEN TO DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. *TR

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