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1993 Mazda RX-7 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 1993 Mazda RX-7, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
27 24% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 9
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 9 fires.

What owners wrote

There was an engine explosion which LED to a fire while driving vehicle, dealer replaced engine prior to this incident. Tt

February 1996 Fire

Drove on highway and vehicle started to smoke. Pulled off an exit, opened hood and flames were coming out from engine compartment. Car is sitting at a garage waiting to be repaired. This is the the 3rd engine in the car, all resulting from overheating or fire. 6/2001- antifreeze fire- issued a used engine 5/2005- antifreeze fire- bought a used engine 3/2006-antifreeze and oil leak- replace all associated hoses/o-rings 2/2012- engine fire- waiting for repairs.

Reported at 88,813 miles, February 2012 Fire

Other problems reported for the 1993 Mazda RX-7

Engine problems in other years

  • 1995
  • 1994
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1991
  • 1990

Engine problems across all Mazda models