- The problem
- Equipment description: mazda speed resinous hoods, designed and sold as accessory parts for model year 1992-1995 rx7 vehicles, manufactured between june 1, 1997, through september 19, 2000.
- The risk
- A hook on a hood striker for the resinous hood may separate from a base plate at the welded portion due to insufficient welding strength. The hood may suddenly open during operation, losing front visibility, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Mazda will notify the rx7 vehicle customers to bring their vehicle to a mazda dealer to have the hood striker replaced with a modified one.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Mazda RX-7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda RX-7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2000 for the latch.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RX-7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Mazda RX-7 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes.
- The risk
- Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses.
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No complaints about the 1995 Mazda RX-7 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda RX-7: every year compared
All RX-7 years1995 Mazda RX-7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 493 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 88 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 38 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 323 | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda RX-7
Does the 1995 Mazda RX-7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1995 Mazda RX-7: latch (November 2000); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (August 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Mazda RX-7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Mazda RX-7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda RX-7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda RX-7 years have the most complaints?
1993 (84), 1987 (1). See every Mazda RX-7 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Mazda RX-7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data