2005 MAZDA RX-8 Wheels Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2005 MAZDA RX-8

2 wheels 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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All Wheels Complaints

#11053886 |
THE EXTERNAL OIL LINES AND CONNECTION FITTINGS FOR THE ROTORY ENGINE LUBRICATION POINTS AND COOLING HAVE CORRODED AWAY FORM ROAD SALT IN MINNESOTA. DRIVING CAUSES ENGINE OIL TO BE SPRAYED ON FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES CAUSING FRONT BRAKE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE PROBLEMS. THE CORROSION WAS SO BAD THAT EACH ATTEMPT TO FIX AN OIL LEAK ENDED UP BRAKING MORE CORRODED OIL FITTINGS OFF. THE TOTAL REPAIR IN 2017 ENDED BEING OVER $1,000 DOLLARS FOR JUST PARTS PLUS LABOR. MAZDA HAS PREVIOUSLY PAID TO FIX ALL MAZDA RX-8S SOLD TO PEOPLE IN CANADA BECAUSE OF ROAD SALT CORROSION FAILURES OF THESE SAME OIL LINES. WHY DOESN'T THE USA HAVE CONSUMER PROTECTION LIKE CANADIAN CITIZENS HAVE! I PAID A REPAIR SHOP BY ME $1,037.81 FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MECHANIC LOST ABOUT ANOTHER $1,000 IN AFTER MARKET FITTINGS AND HOSES PLUS TIME, BUT EACH FIX BROKE MORE FITTINGS. HE FINALLY BOUGHT...
#10175800 |
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SET OF POTENZA'S ON THE DEC 7. I HAD THEM MOUNTED ON IN THE AFTERNOON DEC 8. WENT STRAIGHT HOME 10 MILES AWAY. ON DEC 9, I NOTICED MY CAR WOULD SWERVE A BIT I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY, I SPUN OUT SIX OR SEVEN TIMES AT 45 MPH. WHEN I PULLED OVER I SAW THAT I WAS DRIVING ON MY RIM, MY TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE WASN'T ON. I RETRIEVED THE TIRE. THE TREAD AND WALL TORE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER. EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT HIT ANYONE/ANYTHING FROM THE SPIN OUT, MY CAR, A 2005 MODEL, IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL WRECK FROM ALL THE DAMAGES THAT RESULTED FROM THE TIRE LOSS. *NM

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 Suspension 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibility 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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