1989 Mazda RX7

30 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Jun 8, 2010Failure Jun 2, 2010Northfield, VTWebbing

   I OWN A 1989 MAZDA RX 7. I RECENTLY SAW A RECALL ON THE FORD RECALL WEB SITE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 96V173000, FRONT WEBBING FOR RX'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 12/24/88 TO 05/31/91. I HAVE THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM ON MY SEATS. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY RX WAS NOT IN THE GROUP FOR THE RECALL. THE DEALER DID THIS BY VIN # , [XXX] , AND STATED MY CAR DID NOT FALL IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER PROVIDED A PRINT OUT SHOWING MY RX WAS MANUFACTURED, 01/10/89. I FEEL THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE RECALL, MY VEHICLE IS AN RX7, AND MANUFACTURED IN THE RANGE OF THE RECALL. I AM REQUESTING HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED 07/08/11.*JB

   NHTSA complaint 10335347
2. Filed Jan 9, 2008Failure Jan 9, 2008Stockbridge, GAEngine and engine coolingFire1 injured

   I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 63 MPH WHEN I SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL I PULLED OVER AND THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE PULSATION DAMPER FAILED CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IF IT WASN'T FOR OTHER MOTORIST I WOULD NOT BE HERE MY ARM WAS SLIGHTLY BURNED BUT IT QUICKLY HEALED I HAVE NOT CURRENTLY HAD THE CAR REPAIRED IM SEEKING A BEST ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10214354
3. Filed Dec 22, 2005Failure Dec 1, 200595,000 milesHilo, HIWebbing

   DT: THE CONTACT STATED PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALL 96V173000 REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ON THE SEAT BELTS: FRONT: WEBBING. HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, AND THEY CLAIMED SINCE THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. *AK UPDATED 1/23/2006 - *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10145939
4. Filed Mar 26, 2002Failure Aug 12, 2001Anchorage, AKInterior/under dash

   "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. CONTACTED LOCAL MAZDA DEALER, WAS TOLD IT WAS NEVER RECALLED OR ANYTHING. NLM

   NHTSA complaint 759846
5. Filed Jun 5, 2001Santa Monica, CAMotor

   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. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 746449
6. Filed Feb 10, 1999Failure Dec 12, 1998Potomac, MDSwitch/wiring

   WHILE IN USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH. ALSO KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THIS WIPER SWITCH WHICH COST ABOUT $500 TO REPAIR. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 832700
7. Filed Dec 28, 1998Failure Nov 28, 1998Chicago, ILGasolineFire1 injured

   ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

   NHTSA complaint 543149
8. Filed Dec 7, 1998Failure Apr 8, 1998ST. Antonio, TXSeat belts

   THE CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. SINCE RECEIVING THE LETTER, NO PARTS HAS BEEN AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. RECALL NUMBER 96V173000. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 831857
9. Filed Sep 8, 1998Houston, TXWindshield wiper/washer

   WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ONLY WORKS ON 1 SPEED. WIPERS DO NOT STOP IN THE DOWN POSITION.

   NHTSA complaint 540666
10. Filed May 1, 1997Hull, GASeat belts

    OWNER STATES THAT RECEVIED A RECALL NOTICE FOR SHOULDER BELTS, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET WORK DONE BECAUSE OF NO PARTS. ALSO DEALER PULLED HIS SEAT BELT APART AND DID NOT COMPLETE WORK BECAUSE OF NO PARTS. 96V173000. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 810380
11. Filed Apr 1, 1997Failure Feb 21, 1997Mission, TXSeat belts

    OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #96V17300 FOR AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD REPAIRS DONE; PROBLEM W/SHOULDER BELT HAS REOCCURRED A SHORT TIME LATER; DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 809233
12. Filed Mar 26, 1997Failure Oct 1, 1996Clearwater, FLSwitch/wiring

    WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

    NHTSA complaint 515950
13. Filed Jan 10, 1997Charlestown, SCSeat belts

    NO PARTS FOR SHOULDER BEL, TMANUFACTURER TOLD CUSTOMER THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN MORE PARTS WOULD BE COMING IN. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 807425
14. Filed Nov 5, 1996Failure Oct 28, 1996Coram, NYRetractor

    PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA complaint 510984
15. Filed Oct 31, 1996Failure Aug 15, 1996Casper, WYSeat belts

    THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT TOWARDS THE BODY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 804394
16. Filed Oct 31, 1996Failure Jun 1, 1996Sanford, FLSeat belts

    FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, THE SHOULDER BELT WAS IN THE MIDWAY POSITION PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-173). *AK

    NHTSA complaint 804366
17. Filed Oct 17, 1996Failure Sep 19, 1996Poulsbo, WASeat belts

    DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORBELT FAILED TO MOVE IN FORWARD POSITION DUE TO STRIPPED TRACK.

    NHTSA complaint 510068
18. Filed Oct 16, 1996Failure Oct 8, 1996Austerlitz, NYSeat belts

    MOTORIZED SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA complaint 509956
19. Filed Sep 30, 1996Failure Sep 25, 1996Castro Valley, CAEngine, Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON , TOOK TO DEALER THE OIL WAS LEAKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

    NHTSA complaint 803001
20. Filed Sep 17, 1996Failure Jun 15, 1996Margate, FLSeat belts

    FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, THE SEAT BELT IS IN THE RETRACTING POSITION, PE96-027.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 801409