Engine Stall problems of the 2005 Mazda RX8

One problem related to engine stall has been reported for the 2005 Mazda RX8. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2007

Vehicle engine loses power and stalls after driving at operating temperature in hot weather. Failure symptoms are most noticeable after driving at highway speed, and will present as a significant loss of power followed by stalling as the vehicle decelerates. Manufacturer has extended the engine warranty to 100,000 miles and will DE-carbon the engine and replace spark plugs when reported. However, this solution is not a permanent repair, and symptoms return upon driving within twelve months.




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