1993 Mazda RX-7 problems
The 1993 Mazda RX-7 has 111 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (24%) concerns engine. Next are fuel system (21%) and electrical system (19%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 111 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 24% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 37
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 70,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a crash; 37 complaints mention a fire; 3 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 97% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Mazda RX-7 with enough data (63 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Was involved in a head on collision and airbag did not deploy. Approx. $14,000 in frontal damage to my car and approx. $4,000 frontal damage to other vehicle.
Vehilcle had a tire blowout traveling at approximately 65MPH. Vehicle spun 3 to 4 times causing front and side damage. (tiresize: p225/50r16)
After recall #95v069000 performed 9/94, owner noticed fumes. On 3/24/95 vehicle caught fire. Please describe details. Tt
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while going up hill. Later, while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot smoke came from under the hood. After lifting the hood flames came out. The fire was extinguished by a fire extinguisher. The fire department was contacted afterwards to ensure it was contained. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fire started in the area around the battery and alternator wiring. The vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
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.