NHTSA Complaint #11310523 — 2006 MAZDA RX-8

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11310523
Vehicle	2006 MAZDA RX-8
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 16, 2018
Date Filed	February 21, 2020
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THERE IS A WHITE BUSHING THAT BREAKS AND IS NOT REPLACEABLE. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR WAS MADE WITH THIS FLAW IS BEYOND MY COMPREHENSION. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY LOOSE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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