23 of the
111 complaints about the 1993 Mazda RX-7 are about the
fuel system — 21% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
112,000 miles.
F
23
Complaints
0
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
730.4%
Delivery
521.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline
417.4%
Fuel Injection System
417.4%
Tank Assembly
14.3%
Fuel System, Other
14.3%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
14.3%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 135,000 milesOrlando, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL PUSTATION DAMPNER SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED AND BEGAN SPRAYING A 6" STREAM OF FUEL UNDER THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THANK GOD I NOTICED THE SMELL OR THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY NASTY ENGINE FIRE. THE FUEL LEAKS DOWN FROM THE FPD AND RUNS OFF ONTO THE TURBO ASSEMBLY. SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS***770788
NHTSA complaint #10006667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Hollywood, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING INTO THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I STOPPED THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE THE BACK OF THE ENGINE ON FIRE. I PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MAZDA ROTARY ENGINE SPECIALIST. I WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY FACTORY FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WHICH ARE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM BY MAZDA MECHANICS. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THESE FIRES HAPPEN QUITE FREQUENTLY IN 1993-1996 RX-7'S AS WELL AS IN THE PRIOR BODY STYLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND MY CAR NOW NEEDS OVER $3,000 WORTH OF REPAIRS, ALL DUE TO A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS NEVER BEEN RECALLED. PLEASE HELP ME. DT
NHTSA complaint #770498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Hollywood, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING INTO THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I STOPPED THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE THE BACK OF THE ENGINE ON FIRE. I PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MAZDA ROTARY ENGINE SPECIALIST. I WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY FACTORY FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WHICH ARE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM BY MAZDA MECHANICS. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THESE FIRES HAPPEN QUITE FREQUENTLY IN 1993-1996 RX-7'S AS WELL AS IN THE PRIOR BODY STYLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED FROM THIS INCIDENT, AND MY CAR NOW NEEDS OVER $3,000 WORTH OF REPAIRS, ALL DUE TO A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS NEVER BEEN RECALLED. PLEASE HELP ME. DT
NHTSA complaint #770498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesRoseville, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAKS HAVE DEVELOPED FROM THE PRIMARY INJECTORS AND FUEL LINES. *AK *NLM
NHTSA complaint #8016155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henderson, NVFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
PULSATION DAMPERS FAIL ON ALMOST ALL FI MAZDA RX-7S.
NHTSA complaint #759490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monrovia, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE IS DEVELOPING A FUEL LEAK, CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS LEAK ALSO. NLM
NHTSA complaint #560419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK THAT LED TO A FIRE, MECHANIC SAID A SCREW CAME LOOSE, ALLOWING GAS TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, WHICH A CAUSED FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #867813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LINE LEAKED DUE TO CRACKED LINE RESULTING IN FIRE. YH
NHTSA complaint #552410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coral Gabl, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT AND GAS LINE.
NHTSA complaint #549441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coral Gabl, FLFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT AND GAS LINE.
NHTSA complaint #549441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Claymont, DE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDS SUPPLIED OEM ON THESE CARS CONSISTENTLY FAIL. THE MATERIAL USED BY THE MANUFACTURE HAS SINCE CHANGED TO COMPENSATE FOR THEIR MISTAKE HOWEVER, ALL OF THE OWNERS OF THESE CARS ARE FORCED TO PAY THE COST OF REPAIR FOR THEIR POOR DESIGN. AT LEAST 90% OF THESE CARS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED AND I AM POSITIVE THAT THAT NUMBER WILL INCREASE TO 100% OF THE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. SOME COMPENSATION SHOULD BE MADE.
NHTSA complaint #713333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richardson, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINES FITTINGS FAILED CAUSING LEAK, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN FIRE (95V069000). YH
NHTSA complaint #527260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A GAS ODOR WHICH CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BECOME SICK . ALSO, IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE IS A FUEL LEAK. DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS/FUEL LINES, ETC., BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.
NHTSA complaint #842575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A GAS ODOR WHICH CAUSES THE OCCUPANT TO BECOME SICK . ALSO, IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE IS A FUEL LEAK. DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS/FUEL LINES, ETC., BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.
NHTSA complaint #842575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE FUEL SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE TOP OF PULSATION DAMPER PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, COULD LEAD TO A FIRE (95V-069).
NHTSA complaint #524391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Laguna Beach, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE HAS FUEL LEAKS FROM LINES, RELAY SWITCHES AND VACUUM SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #812298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vancouver, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RECALL RELATED, 95V069, FUEL LINE FITTINGS IN FOR REPAIR FOUR TIMES, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #803129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter SPR, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
POOR FUEL SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR, CAUSING VACUUM LINE TO COME OFF.
NHTSA complaint #488451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tyrone, GAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
NHTSA complaint #978836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RECALL RELATED IN FOR REPAIR, DID NOT PREFORM THE CORRECTED ACTION PROPERLY, VEHICLE HAS BE IN DEALERSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF 2 MONTHS SINCE MAY 16 (95V-069).
NHTSA complaint #968813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edmond, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE , NON-METALLIC FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (95V-069).
NHTSA complaint #967108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belmont Shor, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AFTER RECALL #95V069000 PERFORMED 9/94, OWNER NOTICED FUMES. ON 3/24/95 VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #965569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsdale, AZFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINES/HOSES; NON-METALLIC LEAKED FUEL ON HOT ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-069).
NHTSA complaint #965216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.