Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2004 Mazda RX8

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle performed normally prior to being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v354000 (fuel system, gasoline). Broen and wood Buick GMC Mazda (329 greenville blvd sw, greenville, nc) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel tank. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. While the vehicle was parked, the contact's neighbor noticed a strong fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to liberty Mazda (91 w service rd, hartford, CT 06120), but the contact was unsure of the diagnostic results. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle, but would charge for labor because the rear cross member would need to be removed to gain access to the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would call back to assist in scheduling an appointment. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v793000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v354000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 83,800.

04 Rx8 replaced maf coil packs plug wires 2 02 sensors selinoid shutter valve actuater main fuel line from front to back of tank the car will not stay running at first earlier on it died on many times an continued to get worse its been to shops no luck no help it never seemed to have gas now present pulled up back seat an found gas leaking is his a recall the shoe that did run a test stated he didnt think it was engine or transmission probably mechanical wheres is the fuel filters could that be an issue I try t o crank car it sounds bad like something is gonna fall out or down also was told if you clamp on sending unit that it may not work proper?????.

2004 Mazda Rx8 was repaired on 2/27/09 at hernando mistubishi the service department for gulfview motors, due to the fuel gauge reading incorrectly and the vehicle running out of gasoline on a reading of a 1/2 of tank. On 2/28/09, after vehicle was supposedly repaired , the 2004 Mazda broke down due to in accurate fuel reading, a day after the vehicle was serviced for this problem. The check engine light also came back on and has consistently stayed on. John morris and linda sanford were both aware that this was a major problem that clearly fails the required nys motor vehicle inspection. The vehicle needs to be repaired at Mazda and it is the responsibility of gulf view motors. I have driven to syracuse, n. Y. Out of my way and paying for gasoline to speak with mr. Paul corey, service manager for Mazda.

I purchased my automatic Rx8 in late Jan. 2004. As I write this, I have averaged 14. 3 mpg with mixed driving conditions (city and highway) during my first 3000 miles. My worst tankful was 12. 3 mpg. Mazda north America refuses to address my issue, which my fuel economy is well below the estimated fuel economy on the sticker. Either there is something wrong with my Rx8 or Mazda has intentionally misrepresented the fuel economy of the Rx8.