1992 MAZDA RX-7

1 recalls — 0 complaints

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 $3,500
1.3L 2-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 522.8 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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.

PE96027 Opened: Apr 16, 1996 — Closed: Sep 30, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1995 2 4 View
1994 4 26 View
1993 4 111 View
1992 (current) 1 0
1991 1 30 View
1990 2 31 View
1987 0 3 View

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