2005 MAZDA RX-8 Suspension Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2005 MAZDA RX-8

3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MAZDA RX-8. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11091262 |
I HAD MANY RECALLS DONE LAST YEAR. NOW, TODAY, OLIVER AT MAZDA CORPORATE SAID THAT JOE MACHENS DEALERSHIPS AREN'T EQUIPPED TO HAVE DONE THE WORK PROPERLY. RECALLS: 16V793, 17V-354 & 355, FRONT END STEARING FROM INAPPROPRIATE CAULKING OF BALL JOINT , ENGINE REPLACED TWICE, OIL MIXING WITH COOLANT, AGAIN, AND NOW MY ALARM GOES OFF AS SOON AS I START IT. JOE MACHENS TOLD ME TO REMOVE THE BATTERY. A NEW LITHIUM BATTERY IS BEING DEVELOPED BY MAZDA BECAUSE ROTARY ENGINES CAN'T USE A REGULAR BATTERY. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR SIX WEEKS LAST YEAR, AUGUST, AND KEPT YELLING THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE NEW, CORRECT PARTS. MY STEARING IS DIFFICULT AT TIMES AND THEY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL CONCERNING THIS. THE SEALS DETERIORATED MAKING ISSUES. NOW THEY ARE MAKING NEW GASKETS, RINGS, ETC. TO BE HEAT RESISTANT. THEY ARE FIGHTING ME, AGAIN, WHILE THEY HAVE ADMITTED MY...
#10607825 |
CLUTCH BRACKET SNAPPED WHILE AT STOP SIGN. UNABLE TO GET CAR INTO GEAR. *TR
#10586448 |
AS I'M DRIVING MY CLUTCH PEDAL GETS STUCK WHEN IT HITS THE FLOOR AND WOULDN'T UP BACK UP ON ITS OWN AND I WOULD HAVE TO USE MY FOOT TO TAP IT UNDER TO GO BACK UP. CLUTCH PEDAL SEEMS TO BE LEAKING OIL ALSO. ALSO AT TIMES WHEN I'M WANTING TO CHANGE GEARS THE SHIFT KNOB WOULD GRIND GEARS. IF I'M GOING AT A FAST SPEED IT OFTEN KEEPS ME FROM SHIFTING TO FIFTH GEAR AND I WOULD HAVE TO JUMP TO SIXTH INSTEAD. *TR

Other 2005 MAZDA RX-8 Problem Areas

Power Trainmanual Transmission 22 complaints Air Bags 21 complaints Power Train 21 complaints Steering 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Engine 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 5 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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