1984 Mazda rx7 with rotary 13b engine: fuel system pulsation damper failed causing significant fuel leak onto engine. Pulsation damper required replacement to correct problem. Old part is available if desired. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1984 Mazda RX7 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1984 Mazda RX7 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the fuel system (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1983 has 1 and the 1985 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical RX7 year, for its age
#32 most complained-about 1984 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1984 Mazda RX7 problems
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No recalls for the 1984 Mazda RX7
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1984 Mazda RX7. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1984 Mazda RX7
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Events: started noticing a strong smell of unburned gasoline while driving on highway. Pulled off highway into town stopped in traffic. Saw a bit of smoke leaking past hood. Got out of car (quickly). Had bystander call 911. Asked bystander for fire extinguisher. Emptied car (quickly). Fire extinguisher appeared. Did not open hood, shot extinguisher up, from below the radiator. Fire out. Failure: appears that the fuel pressure damper started leaking. Surmise that driving down the highway wind kept the fuel cool...
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enough not to ignite, but, in town, the fuel accumulated and got hot enough to ignite, burning wires and causing the engine to die.. Correction: replace fuel pressure damper, repair wire harness, replace front grill, repaint hood and fenders. Mechanical damage was about $3000 (wire harness alone was ~$1000), plus paint, ~$3000. Old fuel pressure damper still available. *Tr
After parking vehice smelled smoke. Soon afterwards, flames started. Second time, while traveling smeled smoke inside of vehicle. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed fire under hood. Consumer put fire out. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furhter information.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Vehicle impacted at 6:00 position and 12:00 position, vehicle caught on fire. *Ak
Mazda RX7: every year compared
All RX7 years1984 Mazda RX7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Mazda RX7 | 5 | 0 | D | |
| 1984 Mazda 626 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1984 Mazda B2000 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1984 Mazda GLC | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1984 Mazda Mazda | 1 | 0 | C | 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 1984 Mazda RX7
Does the 1984 Mazda RX7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1984 Mazda RX7 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Mazda RX7?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), fuel system (2).
How many complaints has the 1984 Mazda RX7 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 28, 1995 and the latest on November 18, 2008. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1984 Mazda RX7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Mazda RX7 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 RX7 years have the most complaints?
1987 (50), 1989 (31), 1988 (24). See every Mazda RX7 year compared.
What should I do if my 1984 Mazda RX7 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