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1982 MAZDA RX7

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

85V108000 Sep 4, 1985
STEERING
Defect Description
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
136,526 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
STEERING1
STEERING Sep 11, 2009
Incident date: May 20, 1993
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 MAZDA RX7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL# 85V108000, STEERING; THEREFORE, SHE WAS... Read more
WHEELS Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 MAZDA RX7

4 manufacturer communications from 4 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
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
00398 Jul 16, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING OIL LEAK AT REAR STATIONARY GEAR O-RING / ON - CAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *YC
008/97 May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *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

MAZDA RX7 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA RX7 across all model years (1979, 1989).

8 Total Recalls
146 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
52 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

MAZDA RX7 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 1 32 View
1988 0 27 View
1987 1 61 View
1986 1 13 View
1985 0 4 View
1984 0 5 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 (current) 1 2
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View

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