Mazda RX-7 years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda RX-7 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda RX-7 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda RX-7 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda RX-7 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine51
- Seat belts31
- Fuel system31
- Electrical21
- Tires5
- Transmission4
- Brakes4
- Body4
- Visibility3
- Suspension3
- Airbags3
- Steering2
Mazda RX-7 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 18 | Engine | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1993 | - | 82 | Engine | 51,976 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1991 | - | 22 | Seat belts | 127,940 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1990 | - | 28 | Seat belts | 81,000 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Mazda RX-7
What years of the Mazda RX-7 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda RX-7 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda RX-7?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda RX-7?
Engine, with 51 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (31) and fuel system (31).
How many recalls does the Mazda RX-7 have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 1995. The 1994 model year has the most, with 3.
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