I was driving down the highway doing 63 mph when I smelled a funny smell I pulled over and the front of my car was on fire. The pulsation damper failed causing serious engine damage and almost cost me my life if it wasn't for other motorist I would not be here my arm was slightly burned but it quickly healed I have not currently had the car repaired im seeking a best estimate for the repair. *Tr
Engine & cooling
1989 Mazda RX7 Engine problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1989 Mazda RX7's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 16% of all its complaints, most recently on January 9, 2008. They describe 0 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Consumer was driving and the abs brake light came on , took to dealer the oil was leaking . Please describe .*Ak
ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO DEFECT. *SD
The motor has blown in car while driving. Please describe. Tt
Mazda RX7 engine complaints by year
RX7 engine 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