1984 Mazda RX-7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1984 Mazda RX-7, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Mazda RX-7 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system32
Fuel system, gasoline21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1984 Mazda RX-7 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other RX-7 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX-7 median. How we score

'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RX-7 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER PARKING VEHICE SMELLED SMOKE. SOON AFTERWARDS, FLAMES STARTED. SECOND TIME, WHILE TRAVELING SMELED SMOKE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 897215 · Oct 2, 2001

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