1984 MAZDA RX7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 MAZDA RX7
The 1984 MAZDA RX7 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 MAZDA RX7
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 MAZDA RX7. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1984 MAZDA RX7
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 MAZDA RX7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1984 MAZDA RX7 WITH ROTARY 13B ENGINE: FUEL SYSTEM PULSATION DAMPER FAILED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ONTO ENGINE. PULSATION DAMPER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT PROBLEM. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE IF DESIRED. *TR
EVENTS: STARTED NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF UNBURNED GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY INTO TOWN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. SAW A BIT OF SMOKE LEAKING PAST HOOD. GOT OUT OF CAR (QUICKLY). HAD BYSTANDER CALL 911. ASKED BYSTANDER FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER. EMPTIED CAR (QUICKLY). FIRE EXTINGUISHER APPEARED. DID NOT OPEN HOOD, SHOT EXTINGUISHER UP, FROM BELOW THE RADIATOR. FIRE OUT. FAILURE: APPEARS THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER STARTED LEAKING. SURMISE THAT DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WIND KEPT THE FUEL COOL ENOUGH NOT TO IGNITE, BUT, IN TOWN, THE FUEL ACCUMULATED AND GOT HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE, BURNING WIRES AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DIE.. CORRECTION: REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER, REPAIR WIRE HARNESS, REPLACE FRONT GRILL, REPAINT HOOD AND FENDERS. MECHANICAL DAMAGE WAS ABOUT $3000 (WIRE HARNESS ALONE WAS ~$1000), PLUS PAINT, ~$3000. OLD FUEL PRESSURE DAMPER STILL AVAILABLE. *TR
AFTER PARKING VEHICE SMELLED SMOKE. SOON AFTERWARDS, FLAMES STARTED. SECOND TIME, WHILE TRAVELING SMELED SMOKE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION AND 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1984 MAZDA RX7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 MAZDA RX7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 MAZDA RX7
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 MAZDA RX7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA RX7
- 1979 MAZDA RX7 — 0 complaints
- 1980 MAZDA RX7 — 0 complaints
- 1981 MAZDA RX7 — 0 complaints
- 1982 MAZDA RX7 — 2 complaints
- 1983 MAZDA RX7 — 0 complaints
- 1984 MAZDA RX7 (current)
- 1985 MAZDA RX7 — 4 complaints
- 1986 MAZDA RX7 — 13 complaints
- 1987 MAZDA RX7 — 61 complaints
- 1988 MAZDA RX7 — 27 complaints
- 1989 MAZDA RX7 — 32 complaints
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