Dashboard Crack problems of the 2004 Mazda RX8

Two problems related to dashboard crack have been reported for the 2004 Mazda RX8. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2019

I sent my Mazda in to the dealership to fix recalls and make a key. In excellent shape. One area with slight body damage. On 3/16/2018 was returned a car that doesn't run. With. Cracked dashboard, torn seats, multiple dents, charged 345 dollars on 6/10 2019. I was sent a tow bill as notification to pick it up.

2 Dashboard Crack problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2016

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v362000 (air bags). After the repair, the dashboard began to crack in the location where the passenger side air bags were replaced. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.


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