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1988 MAZDA RX7 in Turlock, CA
I have now had two fires from failed pulsation dampners. very poor design.read more / reply »
1990 MAZDA RX7 in Bloomington, MN
Pusation dampner on primary fuel delivery rail diaphram failure. gasoline leakage in large quantities right above hot engine. very serious fire hazard.. seems to be a common problem on rx-7's in general. perhaps mazda should have plaed ...
1990 MAZDA RX7 in Las Vegas, NV
The passenger side belt retractor is jammed in the rail and the cable is exposed, the consumer took vehicle to dealer, who then stated that the repair cost would be $100, consumer then informed the dealer that this is a recall item (96v1730...
1988 MAZDA RX7 in Greenburg, PA
Consumer was driving when he saw a flare, pulled vehicle over and noticed smoke coming from under the passengers side, it looked as if the muffler was on fire, fire department chief said from looking at it the catalytic converter may have g...
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Little Rock, AR
94 v 094 000/engine cooling system : this recall notice was received. contacted manufacturer concerning other recalls founded on the web, they informed that vehicle had two recalls that were already completed, and recall concerning cooli...
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Las Vegas, NV
This seems to be a common failure for this car. not only is it an expensive repair, but from what i understand this 'pulsation damper' failure has lead to many fires in this car. i believe the problem is happening again and i hope i don't...
1985 MAZDA RX7 in Mabank, TX
X trac, p185/70r13, dot ple8fxlr3501, replacement tire with 1000 miles on a 1985 mazda rx7. steelbelt of driver front tire broke while driving, causing the tire to come off vehicle. no injuries, damage to vehicle was $1875.00. consumer is ...
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Smyrna, TN
I came extremely close to an engine fire. my engine bay was soaked with fuel. now half the engine has to be taken out in order to fix this problem. i shouldnt have to fix this. the rx-7 has been around long enough to be able to come up with...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Lawrenceville, GA
Every 2nd gen rx-7 aside from the 1990 & 1991s that i have seen have failed. not all have burned. no safety defect listed in summary.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Lawrenceville, GA
Every 2nd gen rx-7 aside from the 1990 & 1991s that i have seen have failed. not all have burned. no safety defect listed in summary.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Lawrenceville, GA
The starter had given out. i and a friend were in the process of replacing it. the friend smelled gas. i got under the car, and smelled gas also. we decided not to drive the vehicle until the source of the smell was determined. after r...
1989 MAZDA RX7 in Anchorage, AK
"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. cont...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Guilford, CT
My damper is leaking fuel right as i type this to you. if i drive my car it may catch fire and kill inocent victims. please make this problem a safety recall for dealerships to fix at their own expense. this failure is extremely common o...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Glendale, AZ
Pulsation dampner failed, causing a gas leak and small engine fire. i was lucky and had a fire extinguisher handy.
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Henderson, NV
Pulsation dampers fail on almost all fi mazda rx-7s.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Huntsville, AL
Moderate fuel leak. replaced to avoid engine compartment fire. car does not run like it did before. no power above 3500 rpm.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Rockville, MD
The small screw in the end of the pulsation damper had fallen out. other persons with this failure have had fires as a result of this. in my case, i simply replaced the part. it failed again about two years later... again, no fire, but i...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Warner Robins Ga, GA
It was caught in time but could have caused a major fire.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in El Paso, TX
Burned alot of things like the engine wiring harness, injectors, misc hoses, intake manifold, hood liner, etc. good thing i had a fire extinguisher in the car or the whole car would have been lost.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in El Paso, TX
Burned alot of things like the engine wiring harness, injectors, misc hoses, intake manifold, hood liner, etc. good thing i had a fire extinguisher in the car or the whole car would have been lost.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in El Paso, TX
Burned alot of things like the engine wiring harness, injectors, misc hoses, intake manifold, hood liner, etc. good thing i had a fire extinguisher in the car or the whole car would have been lost.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Evansville, IN
Pulsation damper leaks fuel out the screw hole adjustment onto the exhaust manifold. it is the #1 cause of rx-7 fires.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Honolulu, HI
I am an expert on the 2nd generation 1986-1991 rx-7 vehicles (see http://fc3s-pro.com). i find these pulsation damper fires too common with serious/expensive damage - typically will burn wiring harness ($1,200) and all fuel injectors (4x$3...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Honolulu, HI
I am an expert on the 2nd generation 1986-1991 rx-7 vehicles (see http://fc3s-pro.com). i find these pulsation damper fires too common with serious/expensive damage - typically will burn wiring harness ($1,200) and all fuel injectors (4x$3...
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Foster City, CA
Common failure of fuel plusation damper results in fuel leak under hood and engine fire. should issue recall and design strong part.
1988 MAZDA RX7 in Greenburg, PA
Consumer was driving when he saw a flare, pulled vehicle over and noticed smoke coming from under the passengers side, it looked as if the muffler was on fire, fire department chief said from looking at it the catalytic converter may have g...
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Los Angeles, CA
94 v 094 000/engine cooling system: a fire started in the engine compartment while driving 30-35 mph. dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. feel free to provide any further. information.
1988 MAZDA RX7 in Alice, TX
Intersection collision. the mazda was hit on the right front quarter panel and spun around into a tree. the car then burst into flames.
1990 MAZDA RX7 in Las Vegas, NV
The passenger side belt retractor is jammed in the rail and the cable is exposed, the consumer took vehicle to dealer, who then stated that the repair cost would be $100, consumer then informed the dealer that this is a recall item (96v1730...
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Los Angeles, CA
Vehilcle had a tire blowout traveling at approximately 65mph. vehicle spun 3 to 4 times causing front and side damage. (tiresize: p225/50r16)
1984 MAZDA RX7 in Phoenix, AZ
After parking vehice smelled smoke. soon afterwards, flames started. second time, while traveling smeled smoke inside of vehicle. consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed fire under hood. consumer put fire out. dealer has been contact...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Iowa City, IA
I took the car to a local mazda dealer for a coolant leak. they said they fixed the problem. while they were test driving the car, the car caught on fire. fortunately, it was close to the shop, and they put down the fire without any injurie...
1989 MAZDA RX7 in Santa Monica, CA
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 impossible to use in the light sprinkle; have to keep turning it on and off while driving.
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Monrovia, MD
The engine had and overheating problem which lead to excessive heat deteriorating the engine seals, a new engine was installed, the new engine developed an oil leak, the consumer requests reimbursement. nlm
1993 MAZDA RX7 in Monrovia, MD
The vehicle is developing a fuel leak, consumer states the fuel injector o rings leak also. nlm
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Rapid City, SD
Pulsation dampener failed and filled the vacum line assembly with fuel.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Lees Summit, MO
There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Lees Summit, MO
There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Lees Summit, MO
There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Lees Summit, MO
There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets.
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Dawsonville, GA
Dampener fails and leaks fuel onto hot engine. i smelled mine and replaced before damage occurred. now it has failed again. same heavy smell of fuel and car is unsafe to drive. new dampener ordered.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Denio, NV
Stricker that latches to hood latch broke off from hood assembly. consumer felt that hood may fly up while driving. consumer has same problem as mentioned in recall 00e069000; but this vehicle was not included due to vin.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Santa Clara, CA
Recall 00 e 069 000. stricker has separated causing hood to stay open. recall was issued for after market parts only.
1994 MAZDA RX7 in Escondido, CA
Pulsation damper on fuel rail leaks fuel onto engine and wiring.
1991 MAZDA RX7 in Paramont, CA
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. there was excessive fuel smell around the vehicle ...
1987 MAZDA RX7 in Los Angeles, CA
At 130,000 miles fuel damper experienced fuel leakage. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
1995 MAZDA RX7 in Oyster Bay, NY
Motor was replaced at in 1995 at 15,000. five years later and 15,000 miles the motor needs to be replaced again, the vehicle stalls, owner has been told by mechanics, that the apex seal is partially collapsed, which is the same reason the m...
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