1991 MAZDA RX-7
1 recalls, 30 complaints - 9 TSBs
96V173000 Sep 16, 1996
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
5 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Sep 13, 2022
Incident date: Sep 13, 2022
My seatbelt motor and rail has a recall that the dealer confirmed it when I took it to them. My seatbelts get stuck sometimes causing safety concerns. The recall sent in 1996 from Mazda states the cable can wear sufficiently that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will jam in the rail maki... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 10, 2021
Incident date: Nov 10, 2021
The contact owns a 1991 Mazda RX-7. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belts failed to retract when the doors are opened. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they had the parts to repair the front passenger's side seat be... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
I AM HEAVILY CONCERNED WITH THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES OF MY BELOVED MAZDA AND NEED YOUR HELP. MY SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE BROKEN (EMERGENCY), THE HORNS DO NOT WORK (EMERGENCY), MY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND FLUIDS DO NOT WORK (VISIBILITY), MY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON(EMERGENCY), AND MY PULSATION DAMPER IS LEA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
I AM HEAVILY CONCERNED WITH THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES OF MY BELOVED MAZDA AND NEED YOUR HELP. MY SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE BROKEN (EMERGENCY), THE HORNS DO NOT WORK (EMERGENCY), MY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND FLUIDS DO NOT WORK (VISIBILITY), MY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON(EMERGENCY), AND MY PULSATION DAMPER IS LEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
I AM HEAVILY CONCERNED WITH THE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES OF MY BELOVED MAZDA AND NEED YOUR HELP. MY SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE BROKEN (EMERGENCY), THE HORNS DO NOT WORK (EMERGENCY), MY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER AND FLUIDS DO NOT WORK (VISIBILITY), MY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON(EMERGENCY), AND MY PULSATION DAMPER IS LEA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
PULSATION DAMPER FAILURE. LEAKED FUEL. CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *JS
Fire
ENGINE
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
PULSATION DAMPER FAILURE. LEAKED FUEL. CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *JS
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
PULSATION DAMPER FAILURE. LEAKED FUEL. CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *JS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA RX7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. T... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA RX7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. T... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 9, 2011
Incident date: Feb 25, 2011
MAZDA'S RX-7 MODEL FC3S FROM MODEL YEAR 1986-1992'S FUEL PULSATION DAMPER HAS AN ISSUE THAT IT WILL LEAK, SINCE THE DEVICE SITS ON TOP OF THE ENGINE SO IF THE TIMING IS RIGHT, AN ENGINE FIRE WILL START. IT IS A VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE RX-7 COMMUNITY. IM SURPRISED NO ONE EVER FILED A COMPLAIN OV... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 31, 2008
Incident date: Jan 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA RX7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSTALLED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT THAT DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V173000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING) IN 1997. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 7, 2004
Incident date: May 23, 2004
ON SUNDAY EVENING 5/23/04 AT 10:00 PM I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE/TREAD SEPARATION ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY CAR WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON I-95 NORTH IN HARFORD COUNTY, MD. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED BY THE CAR, BUT IT DID NOT ROLL, AND THERE WAS NO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TIRE WAS A PA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 24, 2003
FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE NOT RETRACTING. THIS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR FRONT PASSENGERS TO WEAR SEAT BELTS. RECALL 96V17000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM; HOWEVER, DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 9, 2001
Incident date: Jan 9, 2001
DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL, CONNECTED TO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, LEAKS FUEL ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSE A FIRE. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL RAIL. *AK THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL AROUND THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOOD CLOSED. THE FUEL RAIL AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 18, 2000
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30PM IN MY 1991 MAZDA RX7, MY INTERIOR GAUGE LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE OTHER LIGHTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. THE PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND ALL SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I CHECKED FOR A BLOWN FUSE AND... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 18, 2000
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30PM IN MY 1991 MAZDA RX7, MY INTERIOR GAUGE LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE OTHER LIGHTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. THE PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND ALL SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I CHECKED FOR A BLOWN FUSE AND... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 18, 2000
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30PM IN MY 1991 MAZDA RX7, MY INTERIOR GAUGE LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE OTHER LIGHTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. THE PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND ALL SIDE MARKER LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I CHECKED FOR A BLOWN FUSE AND... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 23, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
PAINT ON HOOD AND ROOF OF VEHICLE IS PEELING. HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM. MY MAZDA DEALER'S BODY SHOP HAS SAID THEY HAVE PAINTED OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DO TO IMPROPER ADHESI VE PROCEDURES USED AT FACTORY, WHEN PAINTING VEHILCE ORIGINALLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
ENGINE FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 27, 1997
SHOULDER BELT MECHANISM FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 16, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
SET BELT RETRACTOR JAMS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE OPENED WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER STRAP ON DRIVER'S SIDE INOPERATIVE, CABLE COMES OFF TRACK AND OUT OF MOLDING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1992
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 18, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 1, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT, AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED PE96-027.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 23, 1996
EXPERIENCED AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN BELT STOPS MIDWAY ON TRACK.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 4, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK; BOTH SEAT BELTS BROKE; SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT/LOCKUP AS INTENDED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 MAZDA RX-7
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 2-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 1.3L 2-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 1.3L 2-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 MAZDA RX-7
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
| 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
00398
Jul 16, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING OIL LEAK AT REAR STATIONARY GEAR O-RING / ON - CAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *YC
01198
May 28, 1998
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
001/93
Feb 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARD SHIFT, R-TYPE TRANSMISSION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA RX-7
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94009
Opened: Jan 31, 1994 , Closed: May 24, 1994
TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA RX-7 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA RX-7 across all model years (1990, 1995).
14
Total Recalls
205
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
50
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths