MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mazda RX-7

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1987 Mazda RX-7
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:45.335Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 84 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 84 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 84 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995

1987: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
199028
199122
19920
199384
199418
19952

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment fire department put it out been sitting ever since

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-26

Also filed under Engine and electrical system

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

FIRE

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1987 Mazda RX-7 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Mazda RX-7 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mazda RX-7?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Mazda RX-7 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.