Are there any recalls on the Mazda RX8?
There were a few recalls carried out on Rx8’s throughout the years – oil cooler lines can corrode and should have been checked or changed, the airbags should have been changed, there is an impending one for front suspension components on certain 2004 models and others for issues with fuel tank components and airbag wiring harnesses.
Is there going to be a Mazda RX 9?
The short answer is: nobody knows. Recent rumours suggest that a hybrid -powered piston-engined coupe with a small rotary range-extender engine might be under consideration, or even a non-rotary-powered piston-hybrid sports car bearing the ‘RX-9’ badge may be in the pipeline.
Where is the cigarette lighter on a Mazda RX 8?
Pull the ashtray and cigarette lighter assembly out. Remove the plastic trim from under the steering column, then remove the two Phillips head screws under the radio trim panel in the centre console, and one bolt tucked up the side of the radio unit which is accessed from the passenger side.
Is the Mazda RX8 prone to rust in the UK?
Rx8’s in Ireland and the UK are prone to rust – please make sure you check the sills, wheel arches and around the centre brake light for signs of corrosion. Quite a few cars have had NCT failures as a result of this and repairs can be difficult and costly.
Is there a recall on GM airbags?
As GM Authority reported back in November, General Motors has decided to follow through on a massive recall ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) to replace potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators. Now, GM has made a point of telling dealers not to replace cracked dashboards on any of the affected vehicles.
How to contact Subaru about the airbag recall?
If you have any questions, please contact your Subaru retailer or call us by phone at 888-575-1382 or via email from the Contact Us section of the “Customer Support” page. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work toward a solution to protect our most important vehicle component – you. Subaru of America, Inc.
How long is the warranty on a Mazda RX 8?
To ease the minds of RX-8 owners and owners-to-be, Mazda has reportedly decided to extend the warranty coverage for the 2004-2008 Renesis rotary engine for a period of eight years or 100,000 miles. Mazda even goes so far as to offer reimbursement to those who’ve spent money on engine repairs before 100,000 miles.
Is the Mazda RX 8 a rotary engine?
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mazda RX-8. You’ve got to hand it to Mazda for its perseverance with the Wankel rotary engine design. Ever since it’s engineers managed to make it semi-reliable, the turbine-like smoothness of the quick-spinning lump has seen duty in numerous Mazda-branded vehicles, and even a few others as well.