1994 Mazda RX-7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 33%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Mazda RX-7, 33% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states: the cooling fans do not come on after the vehicle turned off. The vehicle over heats unless the parking lights are turned on. It get to hot before the fans come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10120639, filed 2005-05, 82,000 miles“Intake manifold gasket made out of cardboard new one metal repairman said 90% of these cars have this problem and I was told by peter farrel racing that this is a normal occurence at 60 or 70 thousand miles this part is obviosly faulty”
NHTSA complaint #709370, filed 1999-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #859187, filed 2000-03“There was coolant leak from vehicle onto engine. Vehicle was not included in recall 94v094000. Dealer has replaced water pump, radiator hoses and gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #880971, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 94V094000May 11, 1994The radiator cap pressure relief valve release pressure is set too high. This can cause the coolant to reach temperatures that exceed the thermal design…Covers: Mazda RX-7 1993–1994
Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda RX-7
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mazda RX-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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