NHTSA Complaint #11162986 — 2004 MAZDA RX-8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11162986
Vehicle	2004 MAZDA RX-8
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2018
Date Filed	December 21, 2018
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

SPORADIC POWER STEERING LOSS, ALMOST GOT INTO 2 ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING I WOULD LOSS POWER STEERING.

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