1987 Mazda Rx7 problems
The Mazda RX-7 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary engine-powered sports car that was manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 until 2002 across three generations, all of which made use of a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine.
The first-generation RX-7, sometimes referred to as the SA (early) and FB (late), is a two-seater 2-door hatchback coupé. It featured a 12A carbureted rotary engine as well as the option for a 13B rotary engine with electronic fuel injection in later years.
The second-generation RX-7, sometimes referred to as the FC, was offered as a 2-seater coupé with a 2+2 option available in some markets, as well as in a convertible body style. This was powered by the 13B rotary engine, offered in naturally aspirated or turbocharged forms.
The third-generation RX-7, sometimes referred to as the FD, was offered a 2+2-seater coupé with a limited run of a 2-seater option. Some markets were only available as a 2-seater. It featured a sequentially-turbocharged 13B REW engine.
More than 800,000 RX-7s were manufactured over its lifetime.
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Common 1987 Mazda Rx7 problems
The Mazda RX7, particularly the 1987 model, is known for several common problems that owners have reported. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): A problem with the TPS can cause poor idling, where the revs do not remain constant. This issue is often resolved by cleaning the TPS and refitting it to the vehicle. Adjusting the sensor slightly can also help sort out the problem.
- Suspension problems: Knocking noises coming from the suspension are often caused by the rear suspension bushes failing. This knocking noise is most noticeable when driving over speed bumps or rough surfaces. Replacing the rear suspension bushes is the only way to fix this problem.
- Door trim problems: The trim around the inside of the door is prone to breaking, particularly the door handles and storage pockets. These parts are known for being poorly made and flimsy. Replacing the broken parts is the only way to resolve this issue.
- Electrical gremlins: The solder joints in many of the circuit boards can go cold, causing electrical gremlins. Re-soldering the joints can fix these problems.
- Fuel pump and crank sensor issues: Some owners have reported that their RX7 cranks but won't start. Fuel pump and fuses are often found to be working, but the car starts when gas is poured down the intake. This issue could be caused by the crank sensor or the fuel pressure regulator.
- Oil pressure sender or oil filter pedestal leaks: The oil pressure sender or the oil filter pedestal is prone to leaking, but it is an easy fix .
- Fifth and sixth ports: The fifth and sixth ports that open at higher rpms to give the top end more power sometimes stick. Testing the actuators and the vdi is necessary to fix this issue .
These are just some of the common problems reported by Mazda RX7 owners. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the car's longevity and performance.
How reliable is an RX-7?
It requires a lot of maintenance and with a lot of care, you will not have a problem with it. Due to its high-performance engine, its maintenance requirements are nothing compared to daily-use cars. People need to take even more care of it, but the truth is that this car may not be as durable as others.
Why is RX-7 engine bad?
Rotary engines are known for incomplete combustion, oil consumption, and high emissions, relegating the RX-7 to project car status rather than daily drivers. As Hagerty reports, somewhere around 13,879 third-generation RX-7s were sold in the U.S. between 1993 and 1995.
Why is the RX-7 illegal?
Any Mazda RX-7 produced after 1995 is not allowed or is banned in the United States. This is because of the left-hand driving configuration of the vehicle. This means that if you want to own one, you have a couple of options. One is to find a used RX-7 in the United States that is a 1995 year model or older.
How long do RX-7 engines last?
How long does an RX7 engine last? Proper care and maintenance over 32 years or 400,000klm.
1987 Mazda Rx7 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Rx7 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1987 Mazda Rx7 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1987 Mazda Rx7
The NHTSA has received 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1987 Mazda Rx7. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1987 Mazda Rx7 vehicles.
2012-11-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3319H0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 11/07/2012 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 A.M. WHILE LEAVING WORK I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND THE RADIO. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REALIZED THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT OUT QUICKLY BEFORE IT SPREAD. THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR WAS SOMEWHAT SUBSTANTIAL UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED, AND EXPLAINED THAT IT'S A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. I DID A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE ISSUE IS THE PULSATION DAMPENER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL MOUNTED UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND COM-BUST. *TR
2009-10-13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1987-04-14
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHY SHOULD I DIE FOR MAZDA MESSED UP PULSATION DAMPERS THAT LEAK AND CAUSES FIRES AND KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE. RECALL THIS '!@#$% SO I CAN DRIVE THIS SOME GOD '!@#$% PIECE OF MIND. *TR
2009-10-13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FIRST OFF I THOUGHT YOU GUYS CARED ABOUT THE CARS WE DROVE, THEN HOW COME YOU ALLOW THIS TO GO ON WITHOUT A RECALL IT AMAZES ME HOW STUPID YOU GUYS HAVE TO BE TO LET THIS ONE JUST SLID ON BY. MY DAMPER IS LEAKING FUEL RIGHT AS I TYPE THIS TO YOU. IF I DRIVE MY CAR IT MAY CATCH FIRE AND KILL INNOCENT VICTIMS. PLEASE MAKE THIS PROBLEM A SAFETY RECALL FOR DEALERSHIPS TO FIX AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. THIS FAILURE IS EXTREMELY COMMON ON 86-88 MAZDA RX7'S, AND MAZDA KNOWS ABOUT IT. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR KEEPING MY VEHICLE SAFE IF IT IS THEIR PROBLEM. SO MANY VICTIMS, SHOULD I BE THE NEXT ONE? PLEASE MAKE THIS A MANDITORY RECALL SO I CAN MAKE MY CAR ROADWORTHY ONCE MORE. I AM AFFRAID THAT MY CAR WILL CATCH FIRE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THE PULSATION DAMPER IS MOUNTED TO THE FUEL RAIL OF ALL RX7'S AND ALL RX7'S HAVE A RISK OF BURNING TO THE GROUND. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY CARS LIKE MINE IN THE LOCAL JUNK YARDS, BLOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, FIRE DAMAGE EVERYWHERE. MAZDA EVEN MADE AN IMPROVEMENT ON THE REPLACEMENT PIECE SO THAT IT WILL NEVER LEAK AGAIN. I NEED THAT NEW DAMPER RIGHT NOW! *TR
2009-07-26
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-26
- VIN: JM1FC3322H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I ROUTINELY STARTED THE CAR FOR A NICE SUNDAY DRIVE AND WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE CAR TO WARM UP I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND. I IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE CAR OFF AND DISCOVERED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND WAS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE AND ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE FUEL LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER LOCATED ON THE PRIMARY FUEL INJECTOR RAIL. I CAN BUY A REPLACEMENT PART WHICH WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, I HAVE HEARD MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PART FAILING ON A REGULAR BASIS SO IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE DUE TO A LEAKING POSITION DAMPER IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO REPLACE IT EVERY 2 YEARS. IF THIS HADN'T HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY I MIGHT BE AN UNFORTUNATE VICTIM OF A CAR FIRE. *TR
2009-04-30
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-27
- VIN: JM1FC3323H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I OWN A 1987 MAZDA RX-7 TURBO II WITH 44,500MILES ON IT, THE PULSATION DAMPER ON THE FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING AND LEFT A SMALL PUDDLE OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE ENGINE, AND ON THE FLOOR. I HAVE READ THAT THE PULSATION DAMPER OFTEN FAILS IN THESE CARS CAUSING FIRES. I WOULD LIKE MAZDA TO RECALL THIS PART AND ISSUE ME A NEW/UPDATED/SAFE PART. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE FAILED PULSATION DAMPER WITH A BANJO BOLT TO ELIMINATE ALL CHANCES OF A POSSIBLE FIRE/FUEL LEAK. BUT I THINK MAZDA USED A PULSATION DAMPER FOR A REASON, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP MY RX-7 AS ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE. *TR
2009-01-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3313H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I OWN AN 87 RX-7 N/A. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE I FILLED UP AT THE GAS STATION AND DROVE OFF AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF I SMELLED FUEL. SO I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND THE SMELL CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I QUICKLY OPENED THE HOOD AND TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS A SMALL FLAME. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT OUT USING MY SHIRT. THE CULPRIT WAS THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER THE SCREW HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE END OF IT AND INTO THE CAP LETTING THE ENGINE COOL I THEN PUT THE SCREW BACK INTO PLACE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. ONLY FOR THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN AGAIN MINUS THE FIRE. I SCREWED IT BACK IN AND TIGHTENED IT THE BEST I COULD AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. AT THIS POINT I WAS HOME SO I LOOKED AROUND THE GARAGE AND FOUND A FUEL RAIL FROM A 91 HONDA CIVIC AND I TOOK THE FUEL DAMPER OFF AND REMOVED THE SCREW CLEANED IT AND REPLACED THE O-RING ON IT. I THEN REPLACED THE ONE ON MY MAZDA WITH THE HONDA ONE ITS HELD FOR GOING ON 6 MONTHS NOW. NO MORE LEAKS. *TR
2006-05-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3316H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY PULSATION DAMPNER ON MY 1987 MAZDA RX7 IS FAILING. IT IS A VERY WEAK PART AND EASILY SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE. THE PULSATION DAMPNER IN MY CAR HAS FAILED AND ALLOWED GAS TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE BAY AND ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST, THEREBY RESULTING IN A FIRE. IT WAS CAUGHT EARLY AND NOT SERIOUS, BUT I SMELLED BURNING GAS AND LUCKILY FOUND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT IGNITED OTHER GAS. *NM
2006-04-11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3319H0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DRIVING HOME FROM MY PARENTS HOUSE I NOTICED MY GAS LIGHT COME ON ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS A LITTLE CONFUSED BECAUSE I HAD JUST PUT GAS IN THE TANK. I PULLED OFF ONCE I HAD GOTTEN DOWN ON A SIDE STREET NEAR A GAS STATION TO HAVE A LOOK TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. IMMEDIATELY AS I GOT OUT I NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT THE HOOD. I RAN INTO THE GAS STATION GRABBED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND ANOTHER GUY RAN OUT WITH ME AND WHEN I POPPED THE HOOD THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAME. AFTER PUTTING IT OUT I HAD TO GET MY FRIEND TO HELP ME TOW IT BACK TO MY PARENTS WHERE IT STILL SITS TOTALED. AFTER A BIT OF INVESTIGATING I CAME TO THE DISCOVERY MY PULSATION DAMPERS ON MY 1987 RX7 HAD LEAKED GAS DIRECTLY ONTO THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD CATCHING THE ENTIRE COMPARTMENT ON FIRE. I ALSO INVESTIGATED OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE RX7, ESPECIALLY YEARS 1986 TO 1988. WITH THIS I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGES FOR THE VICTIMS OF PULSATION DAMPER FAILER RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE. *JB
2005-10-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3327H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY, SPARKS BEGAN TO FLY FROM BEHIND MY CAR. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND POPPED THE HOOD. THERE WAS A FIRE FROM MY PULSATION DAMPENER. LUCKILY I HAD WATER IN MY CAR, AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE QUICKLY. *JB
2005-07-19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-01
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE OWNS A 1987 MAZDA RX7. HE STATES A RECALL CAME OUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN 05V317000. CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEMS WITH HIS GAS GAUGE WORKING INTERMEDIATELY AND A FUEL LEAKAGE. JUST RECENTLY HE REPLACED THE RADIATOR WITH A NEW ONE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE NO FUEL WAS GETTING TO THE LINES. ALSO, THE MODULATOR NEEDS=ED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT GETTING A SPARK. HE REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND STARTER. *AK
2005-04-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3315G0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: PULSATION DAMPER FAILS ON MY 1987 RX-7, CAUSES ENGINE FIRE AND TURNS A 300 DOLLAR REPAIR INTO OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS. *AK
2004-02-26
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-25
- VIN: JM1FC3317H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: MY PULSATION DAMPER WENT OUT AND I SMELLED FUMES WITHIN MY CAR. LUCKILY I GOT OFF TO CHECK AND FOUND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND HAVE IT FIXED WHERE IT WON'T BE A PROBLEM TO RISK ANYONES LIFE. *AK
2004-02-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-12
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 1987 RX7 NA, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE OTHER DAY AND I LUCKILY HAD AN EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT WITH OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN TOAST. MOST LIKELY A FAULTY PULSATION DAMPER OR A SHORT IN SOME OF THE WIRES, I AM NOT SURE.*AK
2003-06-15
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-09
- VIN: JM1FC3312H0
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILS OVER TIME. SYMPTOMS START WITH INTERMEDIATE SETTINGS FAILING FOLLOWED BY THE CONSTANT 1 AND 2 SETTINGS FAILING. THE WIPER WILL ALSO NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. THIS MIGHT BE DUE TO THE RELAY IN THE SWITCH FAILING. *NLM
2003-06-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-27
- VIN: JM1FC3312H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE PULSATION DAMPENER ON THE 1986-1988 MAZDA RX-7'S CAN FAIL. THE PIECE IS MADE FROM PLASTIC WHICH BECOMES BRITTLE AND FAILS. THIS WILL CAUSE A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE BAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE. *NLM
2003-02-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-26
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: *OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* A FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JG *JB
2002-11-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-15
- VIN: JMIFC3313H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ERRATIC. DRIVER PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. THE PULSATION DAMPNER THAT CONTROLS THE FUEL GOING INTO THE ENGINE HAD CAME UNDONE AND FUEL WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
2002-04-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: EVERY 2ND GEN RX-7 ASIDE FROM THE 1990 & 1991S THAT I HAVE SEEN HAVE FAILED. NOT ALL HAVE BURNED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
2002-04-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: EVERY 2ND GEN RX-7 ASIDE FROM THE 1990 & 1991S THAT I HAVE SEEN HAVE FAILED. NOT ALL HAVE BURNED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
2002-04-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-15
- VIN: JM1FC3329H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE STARTER HAD GIVEN OUT. I AND A FRIEND WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING IT. THE FRIEND SMELLED GAS. I GOT UNDER THE CAR, AND SMELLED GAS ALSO. WE DECIDED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL WAS DETERMINED. AFTER REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GAS LEAK WAS FROM THE PULSATION DAMPER, A COMPONENT BOLTED TO THE END OF THE PRIMARY INJECTORS FUEL RAIL. IT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE, NEAR THE TOP. SINCE THE ENGINE IS OVAL, THE GAS WAS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE TOWARD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT WHEN A ROTARY ENGINE IS RUNNING. ALTHOUGH THIS HAD NOT HAPPENED YET, AS THE LEAK BECAME WORSE THE GAS WOULD HAVE IGNITED, PUTTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE CAR AT GREAT PERIL. THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE ENGINEERED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT DOES NOT LEAK, EVEN IF IT FAILS. THERE ARE MANY INCIDENTS WHERE A VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THIS PULSATION DAMPER.*AK
2002-03-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
- VIN: JM1FC3324H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
2002-03-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3320H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY DAMPER IS LEAKING FUEL RIGHT AS I TYPE THIS TO YOU. IF I DRIVE MY CAR IT MAY CATCH FIRE AND KILL INOCENT VICTIMS. PLEASE MAKE THIS PROBLEM A SAFETY RECALL FOR DEALERSHIPS TO FIX AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. THIS FAILURE IS EXTREMELY COMMON ON 86-88 MAZDA RX7'S, AND MAZDA KNOWS ABOUT IT. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR KEEPING MY VEHICLE SAFE IF IT IS THEIR PROBLEM. SO MANY VICTIMS, SHOULD I BE THE NEXT ONE? PLEASE MAKE THIS A MANDITORY RECALL SO I CAN MAKE MY CAR ROADWORTHY ONCE MORE. I AM AFFRAID THAT MY CAR WILL CATCH FIRE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THE PULSATION DAMPER IS MOUNTED TO THE FUEL RAIL OF ALL RX7'S AND ALL RX7'S HAVE A RISK OF BURNING TO THE GROUND. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY CARS LIKE MINE IN THE LOCAL JUNK YARDS, BLOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, FIREDAMAGE EVERYWHERE. MAZDA EVEN MADE AN IMPROVEMENT ON THE REPLACEMENT PIECE SO THAT IT WILL NEVER LEAK AGAIN. I NEED THAT NEW DAMPER RIGHT NOW!. *AK
2002-03-19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1FC3318H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: PULSATION DAMPNER FAILED, CAUSING A GAS LEAK AND SMALL ENGINE FIRE. I WAS LUCKY AND HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY.*AK
2002-03-17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-01
- VIN: JM1FC3325H0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE SMALL SCREW IN THE END OF THE PULSATION DAMPER HAD FALLEN OUT. OTHER PERSONS WITH THIS FAILURE HAVE HAD FIRES AS A RESULT OF THIS. IN MY CASE, I SIMPLY REPLACED THE PART. IT FAILED AGAIN ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER... AGAIN, NO FIRE, BUT IT WAS LEAKING GAS. *AK
2002-03-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-10
- VIN: JM1FC3315H0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MODERATE FUEL LEAK. REPLACED TO AVOID ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CAR DOES NOT RUN LIKE IT DID BEFORE. NO POWER ABOVE 3500 RPM.*AK
1987 Mazda Rx7 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1987 Mazda Rx7.
1987-10-14
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.
- Consequence: THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DISC PAD LINER CORROSIONTHAT WOULD PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF DISC PADS RESULTING IN INEFFECTIVE BRAKINGOF THE FRONT BRAKES.
- Remedy: REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO PREVENT ROAD SALT ACCUMULATION.
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