NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Mazda RX7 and 50 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is fuel system, gasoline (31 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (9). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
Problem: In areas of heavy usage, road salt may accumulate at surfaces of components of front brake calipers.
Risk: This would eventually cause disc pad liner corrosionthat would prevent free movement of disc pads resulting in ineffective brakingof the front brakes.
Fix: Repair front brake calipers to prevent road salt accumulation.
17,850 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | 1 | 15 | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 8, 2012 · 178,983 miles · CA · fire
On 11/07/2012 at approximately 7:15 a.m. While leaving work I noticed smoke coming from behind the radio. I immediately pulled over and realized there was fire coming from the engine compartment. I was able to put it out quickly before it spread. The damage to my car was somewhat substantial under the intake manifold. I took it to a local repair shop and it was diagnosed, and…
Engine · Nov 8, 2012 · 178,983 miles · CA · fire
On 11/07/2012 at approximately 7:15 a.m. While leaving work I noticed smoke coming from behind the radio. I immediately pulled over and realized there was fire coming from the engine compartment. I was able to put it out quickly before it spread. The damage to my car was somewhat substantial under the intake manifold. I took it to a local repair shop and it was diagnosed, and…
Electrical System · Nov 8, 2012 · 178,983 miles · CA · fire
On 11/07/2012 at approximately 7:15 a.m. While leaving work I noticed smoke coming from behind the radio. I immediately pulled over and realized there was fire coming from the engine compartment. I was able to put it out quickly before it spread. The damage to my car was somewhat substantial under the intake manifold. I took it to a local repair shop and it was diagnosed, and…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 13, 2009 · AZ
First off I thought you guys cared about the cars we drove, then how come you allow this to go on without a recall it amazes me how stupid you guys have to be to let this one just slid on by. My damper is leaking fuel right as I type this to you. If I drive my car it may catch fire and kill innocent victims. Please make this problem a safety recall for dealerships to fix at…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 13, 2009 · AZ
Why should I die for mazda messed up pulsation dampers that leak and causes fires and kill innocent people. Recall this '!@#$% so I can drive this some god '!@#$% piece of mind. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 26, 2009 · 127,504 miles · OK
I routinely started the car for a nice sunday drive and while I was waiting for the car to warm up I noticed fuel leaking on the ground. I immediately shut the car off and discovered that fuel had leaked all over the top of the engine and was running down the side and onto the exhaust. The fuel leak was coming from the fuel pulsation damper located on the primary fuel injector…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 30, 2009 · 44,500 miles · IL
I own a 1987 mazda rx-7 turbo ii with 44,500miles on it, the pulsation damper on the fuel rail started leaking and left a small puddle of fuel on top of the engine, and on the floor. I have read that the pulsation damper often fails in these cars causing fires. I would like mazda to recall this part and issue me a new/updated/safe part. I have already replaced the failed…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 15, 2009 · 193,600 miles · CA · fire
I own an 87 rx-7 n/a. There were no events leading to the failure I filled up at the gas station and drove off after about an hour and a half I smelled fuel. So I pulled over to inspect I shut off the motor and the smell came from under the hood. I quickly opened the hood and to my surprise there was a small flame. Luckily I was able to put it out using my shirt. The culprit…
Fuel System, Gasoline · May 9, 2006 · 135,402 miles · FL · fire
My pulsation dampner on my 1987 mazda rx7 is failing. It is a very weak part and easily susceptible to failure. The pulsation dampner in my car has failed and allowed gas to leak into the engine bay and onto the hot exhaust, thereby resulting in a fire. It was caught early and not serious, but I smelled burning gas and luckily found the problem before it ignited other gas. *nm
Engine and Engine Cooling · Apr 11, 2006 · 121,338 miles · UT · fire
Driving home from my parents house I noticed my gas light come on on the freeway. I was a little confused because I had just put gas in the tank. I pulled off once I had gotten down on a side street near a gas station to have a look to see what was going on. Immediately as I got out I noticed black smoke coming out the hood. I ran into the gas station grabbed a fire…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 3, 2005 · 220,201 miles · 00 · fire
Was driving down freeway, sparks began to fly from behind my car. I pulled over immediately and popped the hood. There was a fire from my pulsation dampener. Luckily I had water in my car, and was able to put out the fire quickly. *jb
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 19, 2005 · AZ
Dt: the contact states that he owns a 1987 mazda rx7. He states a recall came out NHTSA campaign 05V317000. Contact's vehicle was having the same type of problems with his gas gauge working intermediately and a fuel leakage. Just recently he replaced the radiator with a new one. Took vehicle to a mechanic and they told him that the fuel system would needed to be replaced…
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1987 Mazda RX7, the most recent one (87V160000) for service brakes, air. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are fuel system, gasoline (31), engine and engine cooling (9), electrical system (7).
Owners reported 1 crash, 22 fires, 2 injuries and 1 death in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.