1991 MAZDA RX-7

There was a minor front end collision and the bag did not deploy. The repair facility said the sensors are defective. The mazda dealer (Hines Mazda) says they are no longer available from the manufacturer for this model. This was after we spent $500 on the deductible for the body work repairs. Isn\’t there some legal obligation on the part of the manufacturer to make these safety parts avaialable for a car that is 16 years old? If not, what is my recourse?

I am heavily concerned with the major safety issues of my beloved mazda and need your help. my seat belt retractors are broken (emergency), the horns do not work (emergency), my rear windshield wiper and fluids do not work (visibility), my brake light is on(emergency), and my pulsation damper is leaking fuel (fire hazard). i have read many stories about rx7's that would catch on fire due to the fuel pulsation dampers leaking fuel onto the engine, eventually igniting their whole car to ashes. *tr

Pulsation damper failure. leaked fuel. caused engine fire. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mazda rx7. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, all of the warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine compartment ignited into flames. the fire department was notified and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 144,000. . updated 03/26/12 *bf the consumer stated prior to the fire, the engine started misfiring while driving up a hill at 30 mph. a smell of fuel was also present. within one mile of the misfiring, the gas pedal became unresponsive and all the warning lights illuminated and the engine compartment exploded in flames. there was no smoke, just burning fuel. he opened the hood and flames shot up 20 feet in the air. updated 05/07/12

Mazda's rx-7 model fc3s from model year 1986-1992's fuel pulsation damper has an issue that it will leak, since the device sits on top of the engine so if the timing is right, an engine fire will start. it is a very well known issue in the rx-7 community. im surprised no one ever filed a complain over this. 1986-1988's fuel pulsation damper is very prone to this defect, they changed the design and use them on later model year of rx-7 from 1989-1992, but it will still leak. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mazda rx7. the contact stated that the vehicle was installed with an automatic seat belt that did not function at all. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 96v173000 (seat belts:front:webbing) in 1997. the contact was informed that the seat belt would be covered under warranty for the life of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired. the mazda customer service manager stated that he would consult with the contact at a later date. the purchase date and number of cylinders were unknown. the current mileage was 127,980 and failure mileage was 127,940.

On sunday evening 5/23/04 at 10:00 pm i experienced a tire failure/tread separation on the left rear tire of my car while driving 65 mph on i-95 north in harford county, md. considerable damage was sustained by the car, but it did not roll, and there was no other property damage. the tire was a pacemark radial sr60, size p205/60r15 90s, made in brazil but purchased at a service station in montgomery county, maryland. there is some reference on the internet that this tire company is a subsuduary of kelly springfield.*ak

Front seat belts were not retracting. this made it impossible for front passengers to wear seat belts. recall 96v17000 was issued on this problem; however, dealer refused to repair the seat belts because this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Front automatic seat belts do not work; both seat belts broke; seat belt will not retract/lockup as intended. tt

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. *ak there was excessive fuel smell around the vehicle with the hood closed. the fuel rail and exhaust manifold are on the same side. *yh

Failure of the driver's side seat belt, automatic seat belt malfunctioned pe96-027.*ak

Experienced automatic shoulder harness malfunctioning when belt stops midway on track.*ak

The driver's side automatic shoulder belt is stuck in the forward position. *ak

As i was driving home one evening at approximately 11:30pm in my 1991 mazda rx7, my interior gauge lights suddenly went out. i pulled over to check the other lights on the outside of my car. the parking lights, tail lights and all side marker lights were not working. i checked for a blown fuse and the fuse was ok. i have talked with my "mazda" mechanic and he said that he has come across many rx7's that have the same problem.

Paint on hood and roof of vehicle is peeling. have heard from other people with similar problem. my mazda dealer's body shop has said they have painted other cars with the same problem do to improper adhesi ve procedures used at factory, when painting vehilce originally.

Engine failed.

Shoulder belt mechanism failed.

Shoulder belt buckle opened when struck from behind.

Set belt retractor jams.

Paint is peeling off the vehicle. *ak

Automatic shoulder strap on driver's side inoperative, cable comes off track and out of molding.

Drivers side seat belt will not retract properly.

Malfunction of the automatic seat belt system