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2003 MAZDA RX-8 RECALLS

2003 Mazda RX-8

4 or 2 doors coupe produced by Mazda from 2003 to 2012 with petrol engines with maxspeed 145 mph. Capacity is 4 passengers including driver and total weight is 4001 lbs with 961 lbs maxload.


Model Trims

  • RX-8 1.3 Wankel (240 Hp)
  • RX-8 1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)
  • RX-8 1.3 Wankel (192 Hp)
  • RX-8 1.3 Wankel (231 Hp)

Features & Specs

1

4
seats

2

15-16 mpg city
26-29 mpg hwy

3

RWD
drivetrain

4

192-250
horsepower

Reported Problems

3 Total Safety Recalls Found

EU rapid alert system

  • Risk level: 3

  • Rapex alert: A12/0851/18

  • Date of the problem: 29/06/2018

Cracks can form on the socket of the front lower transverse link. As a consequence, the socket could break and detach from the transverse link which impairs steering.

EU rapid alert system

  • Risk level: 1

  • Rapex alert: A12/0022/19

  • Date of the problem: 11/01/2019

The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event of the passenger frontal airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.

EU rapid alert system

  • Risk level: 1

  • Rapex alert: A12/1201/16

  • Date of the problem: 30/09/2016

The housing of the driver airbag gas generator can burst when the airbag is activated, owing to excessive internal pressure. This could cause the occupants of the vehicle to be injured by metal fragments.

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