Motor was replaced at in 1995 at 15,000. Five years later and 15,000 miles the motor needs to be replaced again, the vehicle stalls, owner has been told by mechanics, that the apex seal is partially collapsed, which is the same reason the motor was replaced in 1995.
Mazda RX-7 stalling problems
10 of the 152 owner complaints about the Mazda RX-7 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19951
- 19941
- 19937
- 19901
Often reported together
Slipping 1Jerking 1Hesitation 1Harsh shifting 1Engine failure 1Door locks 1Check engine light 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
Consumer replaced engine in 1995, now five years later the engine needs to be replaced again because the apex seal is partial collapsed causing the vehicle to stall. Nlm
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling while driving or at a stand still. Vehicle has been in / out of dealer on four occasions, and problems still occurring, when air conditioning is on the problem is more severe.
Defectively designed computer chip caused engine to stall when A/C unit is operating. Mazda refuses to repair under warranty. Nlm
When air conditoning is used vehicle stalls. Also there is a loss steering power. Computer module has been replaced, but problem remains.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/clutch slipping/jerking/bucking even after turbo was replaced/driver's and passenger's door handles loosened/clunking noise when window comes down/glove box opens unexpectedly/middle console material peels off and squeaking noise from under hood.
Engine light came on, vehicle stalled several tiimes, replace power steering pump.
Engine stalls. When accelerating slowly through the 3000 RPM range, the engine will have a strong hesitation.
While driving the vehicle with A/C on the vehicle stalls at idle/stalls at stop signs and in stop & go traffic, and is low on power. Vehicle has been taken to dealer (5) times within a (2) month period. Dealer is not able to correct problem. *ak the vehicle needs a new motor, mazda has offered to provide a motor if I pay for installation.
Intermittent stalling.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design limits of some components of the coolant system. Should this occur, engine coolant can leak collect on top of the engine.
- Risk
- If engine coolant leaks onto the hot engine exhaust manifold from the top of the engine, an engine compartment fire can result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if any vehicle exhibits coolant leakage or if the coolant level has dropped to the point where the coolant loss would be sufficient to trigger the coolant level warning system, components potentially subject to deterioration from overheating would be replaced. These parts include the water pump bearing housing, the water level sensor and radiator upper hose, the thermostat gasket, and all water hoses located above the engine. In addition, all vehicles in which those components are replaced would also have the cooling system and other systems that carry flammable liquids checked to make certain that engine overheating had not caused any problems in those systems. Any identified problems will be repaired. The radiator cap, filler cap, and filler cap body of all recalled vehicles will be replaced by newly designed parts.
Recall number 94V094000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda RX-7 stalling
Which Mazda RX-7 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (7 complaints), 1990 (1 complaints) and 1994 (1 complaints).
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