1993 Mazda RX-7 engine problems

Filed May 22, 2012 · Engine · 88,813 miles · NJ · fire

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.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Engine · 10,800 miles · NJ

The consumer received a recall the federal safety agency#94-v-094-000 on may 1997 on the radiator cap pressure relief valve. The release pressure was set too high which could cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur the engine coolant could leak directly on top of the engine. The consumer stated this recall failed. *nlm the recall was partially completed. Both required replacement of the cooling system including the water pump which was not done because the vehicle lost the water pump on the road. *scc

Filed May 17, 2003 · Engine · 31,000 miles · HI

Oil line to turbo's collapsed causing the inner coolers to be flooded with oil. This was caused by the apex seal coming off in the rotary tube which caused the compression levels to drop. This damage costs me in excess $10000 and happened at 30000 miles. An investigation is currently under way.

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Engine · AR

3.8l engine would continually overheat while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further infromatio information.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Engine · AR

94 v 094 000/engine cooling system : this recall notice was received. Contacted manufacturer concerning other recalls founded on the web, they informed that vehicle had two recalls that were already completed, and recall concerning cooling system did not show up on this vehicle. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 10, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

94 v 094 000/engine cooling system: a fire started in the engine compartment while driving 30-35 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. Feel free to provide any further. Information.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

The engine had and overheating problem which lead to excessive heat deteriorating the engine seals, a new engine was installed, the new engine developed an oil leak, the consumer requests reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Engine · NC

Vehicle been experiencing problem with engine failure. Engine been replaced every 45,000 mile of wears. Engine needs to be replaced again. Dealer notified.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · NE

Defectively designed computer chip caused engine to stall when A/C unit is operating. Mazda refuses to repair under warranty. Nlm

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Engine · MD

On 11/16/99 I was driving about 40 MPH and my engine cut out. I drove the car to classic motor cars. They contacted me to let me know that my car had lost compression and that the engine would have to be replaced. I contacted mazda customer relations to determine what recalls had been applied to my car. They confirmed that mazda recall #60504 and #65609 had been applied. I asked about mazda recall #54407 and [xxx] stated that I was not notified of that recall because according to the computer, my car did not need the recall. Upon further investigation he identified the VIN #jm1fd33**p0200001 through jm1fd33**r0302076 should have been notified of that recall. Since my VIN #[xxx] falls within that range, I asked why my car shouldn't be considered to have the recall. He said he didn't know. It seems that there is a computer problem. I should have been notified and had the recall work done. In specific, I understand that this recall work prevents the engine compartment from catching fire. Since my vehicle was not included in this recall, in error, I would suspect there are many others that should have been recalled, that were not. This negligence is a potential threat to me, my family and my property. Also, I believe that since my car wasn't identified to have the recall work done, that this contributed to the deterioration of the apex seals in my engine. Any engine should last longer than 49,800 miles. Upon contacting mazda, the dm has agreed to offer $1,000 towards the replacement of the engine, but they do not feel that this is a defect. I feel that since we are not identified in their computer as recall candidates, and since we were not notified to have the recall work done, and since we did not have the recall work done, the apex seals have deteriorated as a result of the heat generated inside the engine that causes fires in the engine compartment without warning. I would like for your agency to assist me by confirming this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act