Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Mazda RX7 peaked in 2002, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Mazda RX7
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Aug 19, 1996 to Dec 18, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 1985 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 1985 Mazda RX7 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1985 Mazda RX7
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Mazda RX7
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 18, 2004Failure Dec 15, 2004229,900 milesSanta Maria, CAFuel system, Gasoline
I HAVE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10104051 - Filed Oct 17, 2002Failure Aug 1, 2002Marietta, GAAir conditioner
THE FREON BY INTERDYNAMICS EXPLODED, NOTHING TO DO WITH MAZDA, CONTACTED INTERDYNAMICS, BUT THE PERSON RESPONDED DID NOT WANT TO CO-OPERATE. DT
NHTSA complaint 768557 - Filed Apr 22, 2002Failure Sep 1, 2001Mabank, TXTread/belt
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 SEEKING COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE. *AK *TT
NHTSA complaint 8008156 - Filed Aug 19, 1996Failure Jul 1, 1996Lagrange, ILIgnition
IGNITOR/COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 507655
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 00398 Jul 16, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING OIL LEAK AT REAR STATIONARY GEAR O-RING / ON - CAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *YC - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.