MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mazda RX-7

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1990 Mazda RX-7
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:54:15.292Z

Only 28 complaints 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda RX-7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995
1990: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199028
199122
19920
199382
199418
19952

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

8 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150721

SEAT BELTS

4 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts.

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DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RECALL 96V173000. THE DEFECT ALREADY OCCURRED, BUT THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS NOT THE SAME FAILURE AS STATED IN THE RECALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040112

SEAT BELTS

4 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE FAILURE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19951207

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901116 — air bags

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Campaign 90E043002 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960416 — PE (closed 19960930)

MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE

R 19970217 — seat belts

THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 96V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mazda RX-7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90E043002 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mazda RX-7?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Mazda RX-7 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.