We found the following complaints for MAZDA RX-7 (1993)
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Was involved in a head on collision and airbag did not deploy.approx. $14,000 in frontal damage to my car and approx. $4,000 frontal damage to other vehicle.
The contact owns a 1993 mazda rx-7. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact discovered that the air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic refused to diagnosis it and advised the contact to go to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,976.
The contact owns a 1993mazda rx7.the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it caught on fire.the local fire department was notified.the contactwas unsure as to what caused the fire, but stated that he smelled gas fumes before the fire occurred.the current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle lost power while going up hill.later, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot smoke came from under the hood.after lifting the hood flames came out.the fire was extinguished by a fire extinguisher.the fire department was contacted afterwards to ensure it was contained.upon inspection the dealership determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was started and left idling, upon returning there was fire coming from under the hood.there were no previous problems with the vehicle.upon inspection the insurance company determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the fire department filed a report.the fire destroyed the vehicle and the contact's home.
Battery replaced due to battery acid leaking onto engine. *sd
Battery exploded, causing electrical system failure, including power door locks which caused driver to belocked inside of vehicle.*skd
Leaking battery acid causes a short in a cooling fan motor located directly below the battery causes fires in 1993 and older model mazda rx-7s.this will not show in a fire investigation, as the insulation will be burned away.this can explain the multiple fires in parked, cool vehicles.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle lost power while going up hill.later, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot smoke came from under the hood.after lifting the hood flames came out.the fire was extinguished by a fire extinguisher.the fire department was contacted afterwards to ensure it was contained.upon inspection the dealership determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Alternator shorted out and caused the car to catch on fire.
Alternator shorted out and caused the car to catch on fire.
Alternator shorted, causing fire.
Alternator shortened out, causing fire.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was started and left idling, upon returning there was fire coming from under the hood.there were no previous problems with the vehicle.upon inspection the insurance company determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the fire department filed a report.the fire destroyed the vehicle and the contact's home.
I hope i have contacted the correct website address. If not please forgive me.i have the occasion to drive many different types of vehicles made by many manufacturers, and feel i have found a major safety shortcoming. On more than one occasion, i have had the need to sound the horn.the problem is that the horn button is in a different location on each car.it is often hard to find as well which can be a problem when you have to react swiftly.i believe the ntsa should standardize the horn location and design, and require manufacturer's of automobiles to comply.the horn button should be large ( like a ford taurus not like a jeep grand cherokee), easy to find and in the same location on all vehicles.i believe this safety feature would reduce accidents and possibly save lives.thank you for your consideration........brian slocum, rt2 box163, millbrook, ny 12545.
Intermittent stalling.
The vehicle starts bucking whendriving at any speeed/any rpm and in any gear,most noticeableat 35-40 mph, about 2500 rpms.in the shop (9) times for this condition in the past (3) months.
Failed electronic control unit caused sudden acceleration/accident. *dh
When air conditoning is used vehicle stalls.also there is a loss steering power. Computer module has been replaced, but problem remains.
At stop light noticed brownish/gray smoke coming through vents & from under the hood. Pulled to side & lifted hood. Noticed flames in area of the intake manifold (engine). Fire department called & put flames out. Vehicle was totaled. Reported to mechanic at the dealership that there was a strong odor of gas since jan. 19, 1995, however they were unable to indicate source or find any problem prior to fire. *mjs
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was started and left idling, upon returning there was fire coming from under the hood.there were no previous problems with the vehicle.upon inspection the insurance company determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the fire department filed a report.the fire destroyed the vehicle and the contact's home.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle lost power while going up hill.later, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot smoke came from under the hood.after lifting the hood flames came out.the fire was extinguished by a fire extinguisher.the fire department was contacted afterwards to ensure it was contained.upon inspection the dealership determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring.the vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Drove vehicle about 3 miles, engine began running rough. Went back home and cut vehicle off, saw smoke and raised the hood and fire was coming from underneath the hood of vehicle.
Drove on highway and vehicle started to smoke.pulled off an exit, opened hood and flames were coming out from engine compartment. Car is sitting at a garage waiting to be repaired.this is the the 3rd engine in the car, all resulting from overheating or fire.6/2001- antifreeze fire- issued a used engine5/2005- antifreeze fire- bought a used engine3/2006-antifreeze and oil leak- replace all associated hoses/o-rings2/2012- engine fire- waiting for repairs.
The rear oil cooling jet on the engine eccentric shaft came loose and fell into the oil pan.this caused oil pressure to drop.
The engine had and overheating problem which lead to excessive heat deteriorating the engine seals, a new engine was installed, the new engine developed an oil leak, the consumer requests reimbursement.nlm
Engine malfunction.
Failure of cooling system to draw back coolant from the overflow bottle when the engine cools causing low coolant level in engine upon subsequent startup. Large puddle of coolant forms under vehicle.
Engine cooling system overheated prior to recall, repairs refusedbecause defective part does not meet the specific parts enumerated in recall (94v-094).
Recall site shows 3 recalls for 93 mazda rx7.engine cooling system recall says "manufactured from dec 1991 to jan 1994".my rx7 was manu feb 1992 and i feel should be included in this recall.mazda however states that there is only 2 recalls on my car.this is my 2nd rx7.the first one i had was manufactured march 1992, one month after this current one.it was exact same car.it was recalled for all 3 showing in the recall database.so what do i do?mazda says the cooling system is not a recall item for my car.i disagree.please let me know if i'm writing to wrong place for what i need.thanks.
Engine coolant tank failed, causing fluid leak.
Vehicle caught fire due to leaking engine coolant and gas line.
The consumer received a recall nhtsa#94-v-094-000on may 1997on the radiator cap pressure relief valve.the release pressure was set too high which could cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system.should this occur the engine coolant could leak directly on top of the engine.the consumer stated this recall failed.*nlmthe recall was partially completed.both required replacement of the cooling system including the water pump which was not done because the vehicle lost the water pump on the road. *scc
Failure of internal water seal in engine, resulting in loss of coolant with subsequent overheating of engine.
Engine coolant leaked on top of engine, could have resulted in a fireprior to recall, recall repairs refused by dealer (94v-094).
3.8l engine would continually overheat while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further infromatio information.
Cooling fan relay failure.
94 v 094 000/engine cooling system : this recall notice was received. Contacted manufacturer concerning other recallsfounded on the web, they informed thatvehicle had two recalls that were already completed, andrecall concerning cooling system did not show up on this vehicle. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
94 v 094 000/engine cooling system: a fire started in the engine compartment while driving 30-35 mph.dealer andmanufacturerhave not beennotified. Feel free to provide any further. Information.
Electric short within the fan system caused a fire. *sd
Vehicle caught fire due to leaking engine coolant and gas line.
Enginecoolant cap cracked, leakingcoolant prior to recall (94v-095).
The vehicle had an exhaust leak in the area of the exhaust manifold and/or gasket.
The engine caught on fire because of a leak of gasoline.tt
There was an engine explosion which led to a fire while driving vehicle, dealer replaced engine prior to this incident.tt
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
While driving the vehicle with a/c on the vehicle stalls at idle/stalls at stop signs and in stop & go traffic,and is low on power.vehicle has been taken to dealer (5) times within a (2) month period. Dealer is not able to correct problem. The vehicle needs a new motor, mazda has offered to provide a motor if i pay for installation.*yd
Vehicle been experiencing problem with engine failure. Engine been replaced every 45,000 mile of wears. Engine needsto be replaced again. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that while driving at 55 mph the vehicle caught on fire.
When sitting at stop light car engine caught on fire. Please describe details.tt
When driving the vehicle every thousand miles the vehcle burned up one quart of oil, and the oil in the vehicle is burning out due to the rotor engine.
Engine stalls.when accelerating slowly through the 3000 rpm range, the engine will have a strong hesitation.
When sitting at stop light car engine caught on fire. Please describe details.tt
On 11/16/99 i was driving about 40 mph and my engine cut out.i drove the car to classic motor cars.they contacted me to let me know that my car had lost compression and that the engine would have to be replaced.i contacted mazda customer relations to determine what recalls had been applied to my car.they confirmed that mazda recall #60504 and #65609 had been applied.i asked about mazda recall #54407 and [xxx]stated that i was not notified of that recall because according to the computer, my car did not need the recall.upon further investigation he identified the vin #jm1fd33**p0200001 through jm1fd33**r0302076 should have been notified of that recall.since my vin #[xxx] falls within that range, i asked why my car shouldn't be considered to have the recall.he said he didn't know.it seems that there is a computer problem.i should have been notified and had the recall work done.in specific, i understand that this recall work prevents the engine compartment from catching fire.since my vehicle was not included in this recall, in error, i would suspect there are many others that should have been recalled, that were not.this negligence is a potential threat to me, my family and my property.also, i believe that since my car wasn't identified to have the recall work done, that this contributed to the deterioration of the apex seals in my engine.any engine should last longer than 49,800 miles.upon contacting mazda, the dm has agreed to offer $1,000 towards the replacement of the engine, but they do not feel that this is a defect.i feel that since we are not identified in their computer as recall candidates, and since we were not notified to have the recall work done, and since we did not have the recall work done, the apex seals have deteriorated as a result of the heat generated inside the engine that causes fires in the engine compartment without warning.i would like for your agency to assist me by confirming this.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act
Enginefailed due to overheating caused by antifreeze leaking out onto engine.
Defectively designed computer chip caused engine to stall when a/c unit is operating.mazda refuses to repair under warranty.nlm
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Turbo-charger housing has numerous cracks from unknown sources, causing loss of power.
Turbo charge failure. *sd
Oil line to turbo's collapsed causing the inner coolers to be flooded with oil. This was caused by the apex seal coming off in the rotary tube which caused the compression levels to drop. This damage costs me in excess $10000 and happened at 30000 miles. An investigation is currently under way.
While driving there is a gas odor which causes the occupant to become sick . Also,itmay cause a fire if there is a fuel leak.dealer replaced fuel injectors/fuel lines, etc., butproblem is still occurring.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information and vin#.
Rear exhaust caught on fire, melting the plastic molding on the bumper and above.
Exhaust muffler loose causing rattle noise.yh
Exhaust muffler loose causing rattle noise.yh
The vehicle had an exhaust leak in the area of the exhaust manifold and/or gasket.
When air conditoning is used vehicle stalls.also there is a loss steering power. Computer module has been replaced, but problem remains.
The lighting assembly melted from normal operation causing the light not to function.this could lead to a fire.this is obviously a poor design.
The vehicle is developing a fuel leak, consumer states the fuel injector o rings leak also.nlm
Consumer was driving and car caught on fire .tt
Fuel leaks have developed from the primary injectors andfuel lines.*nlm*dt
Poor fuel system recall repair, causing vacuum line to come off. *sd
I noticed white smoke coming into the car while driving to work.i stopped the car right away and opened the hood to see the back of the engine on fire. I put the fire out with a fire extinguisher and had the car towed to a mazda rotary engine specialist.i was informed by the mechanic that the fire was a result of the faulty factory fuel line and the fuel injection system, which are a well known problem by mazda mechanics. The mechanic told me that these fires happen quite frequently in 1993-1996 rx-7's as well as in the prior body style.i could have been seriously injured from this incident, and my car now needs over $3,000 worth of repairs, all due to a known problem that has never been recalled. Please help me.dt
Vehicle caught fire due to leaking engine coolant and gas line.
Fuel line leaked due to cracked line resulting in fire.yh
Vehicle has fuel leaks from lines, relay switches and vacuum system.
While driving there is a gas odor which causes the occupant to become sick . Also,itmay cause a fire if there is a fuel leak.dealer replaced fuel injectors/fuel lines, etc., butproblem is still occurring.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information and vin#.
After recall #95v069000 performed 9/94, owner noticed fumes. On 3/24/95 vehicle caught fire. Please describe details.tt
Vehicle caught fire due to leaking engine coolant and gas line.
While fuel system is pressurized fuel leaked out of the top of pulsation damper prior to/after recall repairs, could lead to a fire (95v-069).
Fuel line , non-metallic failed prior to/after recall repairs (95v-069).
Fuel lines/hoses; non-metallic leaked fuel on hot engine, resulting in a fire prior to recall (95v-069).
Recall related, 95v069, fuel line fittings in for repair four times, the problem has not been resolved.
Recall related in for repair, did not preform the corrected action properly, vehicle has be in dealership for a period of 2 months since may 16 (95v-069).
I noticed white smoke coming into the car while driving to work.i stopped the car right away and opened the hood to see the back of the engine on fire. I put the fire out with a fire extinguisher and had the car towed to a mazda rotary engine specialist.i was informed by the mechanic that the fire was a result of the faulty factory fuel line and the fuel injection system, which are a well known problem by mazda mechanics. The mechanic told me that these fires happen quite frequently in 1993-1996 rx-7's as well as in the prior body style.i could have been seriously injured from this incident, and my car now needs over $3,000 worth of repairs, all due to a known problem that has never been recalled. Please help me.dt
The lower intake manifolds supplied oem on these cars consistently fail.the material used by the manufacture has since changed to compensate for their mistake however, all of the owners of these cars are forced to pay the cost of repair for their poor design.at least 90% of these cars have had to have this part replaced and i am positive that that number will increase to 100% of the vehicles on the road.some compensation should be made.
While driving there is a gas odor which causes the occupant to become sick . Also,itmay cause a fire if there is a fuel leak.dealer replaced fuel injectors/fuel lines, etc., butproblem is still occurring.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information and vin#.
Pulsation dampers fail on almost all fi mazda rx-7s.
There was a fuel leak that led to a fire, mechanic saida screw came loose,allowing gas to leak ontomanifold,which a caused fire.
Fuel pustation dampner spontaneously failed and began spraying a 6" stream of fuel under the upper intake manifold.thank god i noticed the smell or this would have been a very nasty engine fire.the fuel leaks down from the fpd and runs off onto the turbo assembly.scc***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***770788
Fuel lines fittings failed causing leak, prior to recall notice resulting in fire (95v069000).yh
When changing from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th gear, engine making a loud noise (rpm go up), the car is jerking.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Transmission fifth gear synchronizer failure.
5 speed transmission failed.
Pads and rotors repaired.yh
Pads and rotors repaired.yh
When air conditoning is used vehicle stalls.also there is a loss steering power. Computer module has been replaced, but problem remains.
Engine light came on, vehicle stalled several tiimes, replace power steering pump.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Passengers inside door handle broke due to being made of plastic, injuring driver. *dsh
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Tire blew out due to error in assembly. *sd
Vehilcle had a tire blowout traveling at approximately 65mph. Vehicle spun 3 to 4 times causing front and side damage. (tiresize: p225/50r16)
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Drove on highway and vehicle started to smoke.pulled off an exit, opened hood and flames were coming out from engine compartment. Car is sitting at a garage waiting to be repaired.this is the the 3rd engine in the car, all resulting from overheating or fire.6/2001- antifreeze fire- issued a used engine5/2005- antifreeze fire- bought a used engine3/2006-antifreeze and oil leak- replace all associated hoses/o-rings2/2012- engine fire- waiting for repairs.
Cruise control button malfunctioned.
Car continues to accelerate and will not stop even when brakes are applied and the rpm will red line.tt
Windshield chipped.nlm
Wheels cracked (not just coating) on spokes, close to center of the wheel.i believe this happens on 93 wheels bearing pfd identifying mark. ( dot number: tire size: 225/50/r16 )
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