The 1982 Mazda Rx7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 136,526 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF…
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Wheel fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report)”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Mazda Rx7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.