1992 MAZDA RX-7

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 TSBs

00E069000 Nov 6, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
16 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 22.0 17.0 Regular $3,600
1.3L 2-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,400

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, 1992 MAZDA RX-7

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
140000 AIR BAGS1
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
MT-002-22 Feb 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio Unlocking Codes.
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
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

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
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

MAZDA RX-7 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1994 4 26 View
1993 4 111 View
1992 (current) 1 0
1991 1 30 View
1990 2 31 View
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