Mazda Rx7 1994
Model Rx7 made in 1994 by Mazda got 25 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V094000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1991 to 01/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 12316 | 08/08/1994 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 05/11/1994 | 05/23/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mazda service center at 1-800-222-5500. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V069000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1991 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 13400 | 05/08/1995 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/30/1995 | 04/04/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00E069000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | E (Equipment) | 16 | 01/12/2001 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/06/2000 | 11/07/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 12, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-313-594-7778.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V149000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1991 to 12/22/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 13900 | 09/27/1996 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/02/1996 | 08/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during september 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 005/97 | 03/10/1997 | 52457 | Hesitation (jerking/bucking) while driving. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| F006/95 | 04/01/1995 | 44002 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00398 | 07/16/1998 | 603907 | Experiencing oil leak at rear stationary gear o-ring / on - car replacement procedure. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 011/97S | 05/19/1997 | 52494 | Rattling noise from dashboard at idle with brakes applied. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| S020/95 | 06/01/1995 | 44096 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Went over a cliff, hit some trees and the drivers air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Went over a cliff hit some trees and the passengers air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 82000 | 01/15/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 82000 | 01/15/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 04/07/1994 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 04/07/1994 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 04/07/1994 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 4 | 08/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Currently having the 4th engine installed due to seal failures. manufacturer is uncooperative. previous rx7 had engine fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 4 | 10/25/1994 | |
| Egr valve failed twice, also replaced rear shock/oilpressure sensor. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/06/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Common failure of fuel plusation damper results in fuel leak under hood and engine fire. should issue recall and design strong part.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Pulsation damper on fuel rail leaks fuel onto engine and wiring. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 01/18/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| 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 | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 98000 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 4 | 10/25/1994 | |
| Egr valve failed twice, also replaced rear shock/oilpressure sensor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 12/17/1997 | |
| 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). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 12/17/1997 | |
| 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). | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | 05/01/2094 | |
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 05/22/2000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 4 | 10/25/1994 | |
| Egr valve failed twice, also replaced rear shock/oilpressure sensor. *ak | |||