I HAVE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER. *JB
Vehicle safety record
1985 Mazda RX7 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1985 Mazda RX7 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 5 and the 1986 has 12.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical RX7 year, for its age
#67 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Mazda RX7 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1985 Mazda RX7
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Mazda RX7. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 1985 Mazda RX7
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The freon by interdynamics exploded, nothing to do with mazda, contacted interdynamics, but the person responded did not want to co-operate. Dt
X trac, p185/70r13, dot ple8fxlr3501, replacement tire with 1000 miles on a 1985 mazda rx7. Steelbelt of driver front tire broke while driving, causing the tire to come off vehicle. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $1875.00. Consumer is seeking compensation for damage. *Ak *tt
IGNITOR/COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
Mazda RX7: every year compared
All RX7 years1985 Mazda RX7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Mazda RX7 | 4 | 0 | B | |
| 1985 Mazda 626 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Mazda GLC | 1 | 1 | 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 1985 Mazda RX7
Does the 1985 Mazda RX7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 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 1985 Mazda RX7?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Mazda RX7 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 19, 1996 and the latest on December 18, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Mazda RX7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 1985 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