- The problem
- In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break. Consequence of defect: a broken idler arm pin could result in loss of steering control and may cause an accident.
- The fix
- Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
Steering
1982 Mazda RX7 Steering problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1982 Mazda RX7's steering with NHTSA - 50% of all its complaints, most recently on September 11, 2009. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 1982 Mazda RX7
Steering complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1982 mazda rx7. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph she lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The loss of steering control could cause a crash. A technician stated that the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 85v108000, steering; therefore, she was ineligible for a free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 75,742.
Mazda RX7 steering complaints by year
RX7 steering problems, every yearSource: 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