Suspension Noise Problems of Mazda RX8

Mazda RX8 owners have reported 2 problems related to suspension noise (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem of the 2004 Mazda RX8

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

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.

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2 Suspension Noise problem of the 2011 Mazda RX8

Failure Date: 05/09/2013

On may 7, 2013, I brought the vehicle to paretti Mazda of metairie because a fluid was leaking from somewhere near the driver¿s side rear tire. The service tech told me they would take care of it and directed me to enterprise rental for a rental car. About an hour after I obtained the rental car, the service tech called me and told me that the driver¿s side rear shock had completely failed and was leaking fluid from the upper seal and that the passenger side rear shock had also failed, but was not leaking that much fluid. He told me the car was driveable and asked that I return the rental car and pick up my my vehicle, which I did. The service tech told me he was ordering the rear shocks. On may 9, 2013, I received an automated call from the dealership stating that my parts had arrived. Shortly thereafter, I called the service tech, who asked if I could drop the car off on Monday, may 13, 2013, for the repairs. I expressed concern to the service tech that when I drove over the slighest imperfection in a road, the rear end would make a loud noise, which was rear end suspension bottoming out. The service tech assured me that the car was fine, and that I could drive it over the weekend. Later that evening, around 8 p. M. , I drove into the driveway of my house and the driver¿s lower side control arm failed and sheered off where the strut connects to the lower control arm. I managed to get the car out of the street and fully into the driveway.

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