Known Recalls

Model year record

1989 Mazda RX7

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 32 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V173000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
17,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-16
Owners notified
1997-02-17

Defect description

THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts14—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: front: webbing295,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1988 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.