Drove on highway and vehicle started to smoke. Pulled off an exit, opened hood and flames were coming out from engine compartment. Car is sitting at a garage waiting to be repaired. This is the the 3rd engine in the car, all resulting from overheating or fire. 6/2001- antifreeze fire- issued a used engine 5/2005- antifreeze fire- bought a used engine 3/2006-antifreeze and oil leak- replace all associated hoses/o-rings 2/2012- engine fire- waiting for repairs.
1993 Mazda RX-7: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 82 complaints about the 1993 Mazda RX-7 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19941
- 199314
- 19912
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mazda rx7. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The local fire department was notified. The contactwas unsure as to what caused the fire, but stated that he smelled gas fumes before the fire occurred. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while going up hill. Later, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot smoke came from under the hood. After lifting the hood flames came out. The fire was extinguished by a fire extinguisher. The fire department was contacted afterwards to ensure it was contained. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring. The vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
I noticed white smoke coming into the car while driving to work. I stopped the car right away and opened the hood to see the back of the engine on fire. I put the fire out with a fire extinguisher and had the car towed to a mazda rotary engine specialist. I was informed by the mechanic that the fire was a result of the faulty factory fuel line and the fuel injection system, which are a well known problem by mazda mechanics. The mechanic told me that these fires happen quite frequently in 1993-1996 rx-7's as well as in the prior body style. I could have been seriously injured from this incident, and my car now needs over $3,000 worth of repairs, all due to a known problem that has never been recalled. Please help me. Dt
Vehicle caught fire due to leaking engine coolant and gas line.
At stop light noticed brownish/gray smoke coming through vents & from under the hood. Pulled to side & lifted hood. Noticed flames in area of the intake manifold (engine). Fire department called & put flames out. Vehicle was totaled. *ak reported to mechanic at the dealership that there was a strong odor of gas since jan. 19, 1995, however they were unable to indicate source or find any problem prior to fire.
Rear exhaust caught on fire, melting the plastic molding on the bumper and above.
Alternator shorted out and caused the car to catch on fire.
Alternator shorted out and caused the car to catch on fire.
Consumer states that while driving at 55 MPH the vehicle caught on fire.
Consumer was driving and car caught on fire . Tt
When sitting at stop light car engine caught on fire. Please describe details. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Radio Unlocking Codes.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Battery test procedure requirements
- Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure
- Hesitation (jerking/bucking) while driving
- Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Mazda RX-7 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Mazda RX-7?
14 of 82 owner complaints about the 1993 Mazda RX-7 (17%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mazda RX-7?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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