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1990 Mazda RX-7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1990 Mazda RX-7, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years55% below the RX-7 median · #5 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints282 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Mazda RX-7 has problems

28 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
Seat belts180
Engine and engine cooling40
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Fuel system, gasoline21
Visibility10
Equipment11
Tires10
Electrical system11

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

1 recall

1990 Mazda RX-7 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: webbing

Recall 96V-173 · Sep 16, 1996 · 17,800 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1990 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Mazda RX-7, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILUREPE96027 · closed Sep 30, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-173
In owners' words

What RX-7 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR MY CAR FOR THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON 02-17-1997, CAMPAIGN # 68702. MINE WAS ORIGINALLY REPAIRED ON 05-23-2006. IT HAS SINCE FAILED AGAIN AND MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER, # 23963, RAN A REPORT SHOWING THAT THE STATUS WAS CLOSED BECAUSE IT WAS FIXED ONCE. AS A SAFETY…
Complaint 10735427 · Jul 21, 2015 · 151,426 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MAZDA RX7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE MALFUNCTIONS OCCURRED FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PREVENTS THE WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT…
Complaint 10258464 · Feb 12, 2009 · 81,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MAZDA RX7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE SHOULDER BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER…
Complaint 10257608 · Feb 5, 2009 · 81,000 miles

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