1993 Mazda RX-7 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 1993 Mazda RX-7, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 10 fires.
What owners wrote
Drove vehicle about 3 miles, engine began running rough. Went back home and cut vehicle off, saw smoke and raised the hood and fire was coming from underneath the hood of vehicle.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1993 Mazda RX-7
- Engine 27 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990