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1993 Mazda RX-7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 1993 Mazda RX-7, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the RX-7 median · #1 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8230 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mazda RX-7 has problems

82 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
Engine and engine cooling369
Fuel system, gasoline188
Electrical system178
Power train40
Air bags21
Fuel system, other21
Steering20
Structure21
Tires21
7 other systems82

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

3 recalls

1993 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

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V-149 · Aug 2, 1996 · 13,900 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE PERFORMANCE CAN BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 94V-094 · May 11, 1994 · 12,316 vehicles

Risk. IF ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS ONTO THE HOT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN RESULT.

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

1993 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Mazda RX-7, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTIONPE94009 · closed May 24, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-094
In owners' words

What RX-7 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NHTSA#94-V-094-000 ON MAY 1997 ON THE RADIATOR CAP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE RELEASE PRESSURE WAS SET TOO HIGH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE COOLANT TO REACH TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THERMAL DESIGN LIMITS OF SOME COMPONENTS OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM. SHOULD THIS OCCUR THE ENGINE…
Complaint 10040629 · Dec 3, 2003 · 10,800 miles
OIL LINE TO TURBO'S COLLAPSED CAUSING THE INNER COOLERS TO BE FLOODED WITH OIL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE APEX SEAL COMING OFF IN THE ROTARY TUBE WHICH CAUSED THE COMPRESSION LEVELS TO DROP. THIS DAMAGE COSTS ME IN EXCESS $10000 AND HAPPENED AT 30000 MILES. AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDER WAY. *JB
Complaint 10018854 · May 17, 2003 · 31,000 miles
3.8L ENGINE WOULD CONTINUALLY OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATIO INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8015805 · Aug 8, 2002

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