1995 MAZDA RX-7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
The 1995 MAZDA RX-7 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7, potentially affecting up to 13,916 vehicles.
Recall 00E069000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 96V149000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 13,900 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT IN 1995 AT 15,000. FIVE YEARS LATER AND 15,000 MILES THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER HAS BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS, THAT THE APEX SEAL IS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1995. *CJ
MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT IN 1995 AT 15,000. FIVE YEARS LATER AND 15,000 MILES THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER HAS BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS, THAT THE APEX SEAL IS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1995. *CJ
ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT HANDLE WELL IN WET CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLIPPING OFF OF ROAD INTO TREES.
Safety Rating for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MAZDA RX-7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
011/97S — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RATTLING NOISE FROM DASHBOARD AT IDLE WITH BRAKES APPLIED. *TW
005/97 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
HESITATION (JERKING/BUCKING) WHILE DRIVING. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MAZDA RX-7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA RX-7
- 1990 MAZDA RX-7 — 31 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA RX-7 — 30 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA RX-7 — 0 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA RX-7 — 111 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA RX-7 — 26 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA RX-7 (current)
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