We found the following complaints for MAZDA RX7 (1989)
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"headlight harness" melted and knocked out "headlight switch"...known problem and common, not recognized by mazda as worthy of being fixed.takes out driving lights, and interior lights, which is very unsafe at night in dark regions.contacted local mazda dealer, was told it was never recalled or anything. Nlm
I was driving down the highway doing 63 mph when i smelled a funny smell i pulled over and the front of my car was on fire.the pulsation damper failed causing serious engine damage and almost cost me my life if it wasn't for other motorist i would not be here my arm was slightly burned but it quickly healedi have not currently had the car repaired im seeking a best estimate for the repair.
Engine replaced due to defect. *sd
Consumer was driving and the abs brake light came on , took to dealer the oil wasleaking . Please describe .
Engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report).
The motor has blown in car while driving. Please describe.tt
Fuel pump shut off valve; puts too much pressure not allowing pressure to back off flooding engine preventing starting. Please describe details.tt
Failure on the driver's side automatic shoulder belt, the shoulder belt was in the midway position prior to recall (96v-173).
Motorized seat belt retractor inoperative.
The consumer has received a recall letter forautomatic shoulder belts.since receiving the letter, no parts has been available.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.recall number 96v173000.
Automatic shoulder belt fails to engage due to motor burning out. Please describe details.tt
Owner received recall notice #96v17300 for automatic shoulder belts. Took to dealer & had repairs done; problem w/shoulder belt has reoccurred a short time later; dealer will not repair again.
The passenger's side automatic shoulder belt is inoperative. The seat belt will not retract towards the body when the door is closed.
The driver side seat belt retractor the cable came out.tt
Owner states that recevied a recall notice forshoulder belts, but has been unable to get work done because of no parts.alsodealer pulled his seat belt apart and did not complete work because of no parts. 96v173000.
No parts for shoulder bel, tmanufacturer told customer that they did not know when more parts would be coming in.
Lap/shoulder belt on driver side failed due faulty cable that broke.tt
Failure of the driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belt retractors,the seat belt is in the retracting position, pe96-027.
Passive restraint shoulder belts are failing w/passenger belt being inoperative and driver performing erratic. Please describe details.tt
The automatic seatbelt for the driver does not go up and down the track. Please describe.tt
Driver's side motorbelt failed to move in forward position due to stripped track.
Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, latching mechanism is broken.tt
Passenger's seat belt retractor inoperative.
The drive side retractor jam in up position.tt
Dt: the contact stated previously had recall96v173000 repair work performedon the seat belts: front: webbing. However the failure recurred and no additional repairs have been made.the dealership and manufacturer were contacted, andthey claimed since the recall work was performed there was nothing else they could do. Updated 1/23/2006 -
I own a 1989 mazda rx 7. I recently saw a recall on the ford recall web site fornhtsa campaign # 96v173000, front webbing for rx's manufactured between 12/24/88 to 05/31/91.i have this particular problem on my seats. I contacted a local dealer and was told that my rx was not in the group for the recall. The dealer did this by vin # , [xxx] , and stated my car did not fall in the recall.the dealer provided a print out showing my rx was manufactured, 01/10/89. I feel that the problem is within the range of the recall, my vehicle is an rx7, and manufactured in the range of the recall. I am requesting help in resolving this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Updated 07/08/11.
Fuel pump shut off valve; puts too much pressure not allowing pressure to back off flooding engine preventing starting. Please describe details.tt
Consumer was driving and the abs brake light came on , took to dealer the oil wasleaking . Please describe .
Windshield wiper switch only works on 1 speed.wipers do not stop in the down position.
This is a known common problem among the 1987-1991 rx-7 owners. Speed adjuster for the windshield only operate at the top speed. Rendering it impossibleto use in the light sprinkle; have to keep turning it on and off while driving.
Windshield wiper switch defective, causing poor visibility.
While in use the windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visual difficulty,and may result in an accident.dealer will replace the windshield wiper switch.also known problems with this wiper switch which cost about $500 to repair.
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