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1982 Mazda RX-7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1982 Mazda RX-7, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Mazda RX-7 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 Mazda RX-7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
1982 vs. every other RX-7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX-7 median. How we score
'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'93'94'95
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RX-7 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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