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1990–1995 · 6 model years

Mazda RX-7 recalls & problems by year

14 recalls and 152 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199382 complaints
Most recalls19944 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568901990: 28 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 22 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 82 complaints, 4 recalls1994: 18 complaints, 4 recalls1995: 2 complaints, 2 recalls199019911992199319941995
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1995 RX-7—18 mpg220000
1994 RX-7—18 mpg4181210
1993 RX-7—18 mpg48242330
1992 RX-7—17–18 mpg100000
1991 RX-7—17–18 mpg1220200
1990 RX-7—17–18 mpg2280200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling57
  • Seat belts33
  • Fuel system, gasoline32
  • Electrical system25
  • Structure7
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6
  • Tires6
  • Unknown or other5