I took my rx in to get power steering issues fixed just to find out that the oil cooler lines were rusting out which is also a recall in other parts of the world but not the us. In the upper states this can be a massive problem if oil starts spraying all over the motor and the ground it could cause environmental, and safety hazards to other people on the road. If gone unnoticed it could easily cause engine failure and potential fires from the motor while on the road which no one wants, there's no reason this recall should not apply to the us, atleast the northernmost states.
Engine & cooling
2008 Mazda RX-8 Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Mazda RX-8's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 18% of all its complaints, most recently on March 29, 2019. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Takata recall, my car suddenly stopped on the side, of the 101 freeway off the west lake village exit going south, and would not turn on. I had my car towed to the mazda dealership after finding out of the recall on the fuel pump and air bags on the mazda website. After 3 days at the dealership and being charged 3 hours of $115.00 Hour they were not able to repair my car or replace the recall. They suggested for me to buy a new engine that would cost me $7000.00
Oil cooler lines on the rx 8 will rust an corrode due to salt on the roads in the winter months in the upper states.. Lines rust and corrode causing oil to spray over the engine bay ,tires and brakes. Causing a loss traction. And even environmental issues.. Oil over the road.This becomes a hazard to drivers behind you.. Mazda has a recall canada due to this issue.. But will not honor the us at all.. This is seriously needs to be addressed immediately.. *Tr
Mazda RX-8 engine complaints by year
RX-8 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data