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...
Steering
Mazda RX7 Steering problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda RX7's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Steering recalls
Latest 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data