1994 Mazda RX-7
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 Mazda RX-7. Newest first.
Equipment description: mazda speed resinous hoods, designed and sold as accessory parts for model year 1992-1995 RX7 vehicles, manufactured between june 1, 1997, through september 19, 2000.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A hook on a hood striker for the resinous hood may separate from a base plate at the welded portion due to insufficient welding strength. the hood may suddenly open during operation, losing front visibility, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify the RX7 vehicle customers to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to have the hood striker replaced with a modified one.
Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses.
Residual engine heat can cause premature deterioration of the fuel hose causing the hose to leak. Also, removing and reinstalling the deteriorated fuel hoses increases the likelihood of a leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional control unit for the electric cooling fan. The fan will then activate after the engine IS turned off when the coolant exceeds a specified temperature. The fuel hoses will also be replaced with revised hoses.
The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure IS set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.
Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Mazda 1994 RX7 FD3S pulsation dampener failure. Caused loss of fuel and damage to wire harness. The fuel leaked onto and into the wire harness and caused the harness to become saturated, damp and brittle. I also had to pay to replace and install new pulsation dampener, wire harness, intake gasket…
Mazda 1994 RX7 FD3S pulsation dampener failure. Caused loss of fuel and damage to wire harness. The fuel leaked onto and into the wire harness and caused the harness to become saturated, damp and brittle. I also had to pay to replace and install new pulsation dampener, wire harness, intake gasket and a few other parts do to the pulsation dampener failure. I also had to pay for labor. Total was around $1600.00 usd. I am not happy and I hear this damper fails all the time for my local dealer. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
Consumer states: the cooling fans do not come on after the vehicle turned off. The vehicle over heats unless the parking lights are turned on. It get to hot before the fans come on. *nm
- Unknown or other
I have been informed that this IS a major cause of engine fires. this should be replaced by the manufacturer. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770782
- Suspension › Front
This seems to be a common failure for this car. not only IS it an expensive repair, but from what I understand this 'pulsation damper' failure has lead to many fires in this car. I believe the problem IS happening again and I hope I don't have to pay another $500 to have it repaired again. I think that because it IS so dangerous and so common in this car, mazda should accept some of the responsibility. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
I came extremely close to an engine fire. My engine bay was soaked with fuel. Now half the engine has to be taken out in order to fix this problem. I shouldnt have to fix this. The RX-7 has been around long enough to be able to come up with a suitable fix for this problem. I dont want this to happen again. It IS very dangerous. Why IS this not on the fuel system recall fix list. It IS know to fail.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Common failure of fuel plusation damper results in fuel leak under hood and engine fire. should issue recall and design strong part.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets. *Ak *slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Stricker that latches to hood latch broke off from hood assembly. consumer felt that hood may fly up while driving. Consumer has same problem as mentioned in recall 00e069000; but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Hood
Recall 00 e 069 000. stricker has separated causing hood to stay open. recall was issued for after market parts only.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Pulsation damper on fuel rail leaks fuel onto engine and wiring. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Manufacturer's headquarters had advised consumer that front passenger's side coil spring would not be available from japan until 2 weeks after ordering it. consumer felt that too much time was spent ordering a part.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling while driving or at a stand still. Vehicle has been in / out of dealer on four occasions, and problems still occurring, when air conditioning IS on the problem IS more severe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Currently having the 4TH engine installed due to seal failures. Manufacturer IS uncooperative. Previous RX7 had engine fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
I was on my way to work, driving under very normal conditions. I had the following accessories on at the time of the fire. heater, radio, rear defroster, and maybe the headlights. I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke started to come out from under the hood. I pulled over turned off the…
I was on my way to work, driving under very normal conditions. I had the following accessories on at the time of the fire. heater, radio, rear defroster, and maybe the headlights. I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke started to come out from under the hood. I pulled over turned off the car and slowly opened the hood to find the main fuse box (connected to the battery) on fire. there were flames about 4-5 inches high. I was able to blow the fire out. I then let the car rest for about 15 minutes. after that I started the car and drove it home. after the fire, any time any electrical accessory IS turned on (blinker, lights, heater, a/c, brakes) the "charge" and "ABS" warning lights come on, and so do the warning lights built into the oil pressure, fuel level, and water temp gauges. the fire damaged the one end of the fuse box with the 120 amp fuse as well as some surrounding wires and connectors, and the underhood insulation which was burned by the flames.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Intake manifold gasket made out of cardboard new one metal repairman said "90% of these cars have this problem" and I was told by peter farrel racing that this IS a normal occurence at 60 or 70 thousand miles this part IS obviosly faulty
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
ABS brakes dont work until car warms up.in addition, in addition, vacuum lines and check valve were replaced a sper recall (96v-149.000).
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber · Unknown or other
Egr valve failed twice, also replaced rear shock/oilpressure sensor. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Went over a cliff hit some trees and the passengers air bag did not deploy. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10208555Radio Unlocking Codes.
- 10154879In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
- 10153339In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10148072In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10144333In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10118467In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10098367In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer IS replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles.this procedure IS extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage.prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the speedometer replace-ment label. Labels can only be ordered through mstore, not mdcs.
- 10009427Battery test procedure requirements.
- 10009424Speedometer replacement procedure.
- 603907Experiencing oil leak at rear stationary gear o-ring / on - car replacement procedure.
- 603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center.
- 603854Information regarding seat belt extenders.
- 54319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers.
- 52520Parts replacement after airbag deployment.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52494Rattling noise from dashboard at idle with brakes applied.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
- 52457Hesitation (jerking/bucking) while driving.
- 44096Unknown
- 44002Unknown
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