NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Power Steering Fluid Problems

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,000 miles

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2004 Mazda RX-8 steering problems

steering problem

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 142011

RX-8

  • 61,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I first noticed a problem in my steering while driving in my neighborhood. The steering felt very light and crisp when I would turn to the left. When I would return to dead center and then turn the steering wheel to the right, the steering became very stiff. The next day when I started the car, the "power steering malfunction" light was on. Power steering was completely disabled at that time. Upon doing research I have found out that this is a very common problem with 2004 and 2005 RX8's.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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