Mazda RX8 owners have reported 2 problems related to loud engine noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Mazda RX-8. While driving through a drive-thru window, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to a parking space. While attempting to start the vehicle, a loud pop sound emerged from the engine compartment. Immediately afterwards, smoke and flames appeared. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not evaluated by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Mazda Rx8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed strong exhaust fumes in the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated while making a left turn at a low speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to continuously maneuver the steering wheel in order to make the vehicle remain in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under recall campaign numbers: 05v325000 (suspension) and 05v317000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Oo.