1991 Mazda RX-7
Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 84 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
14 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
My seatbelt motor and rail has a recall that the dealer confirmed it when I took it to them. My seatbelts get stuck sometimes causing safety concerns.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-13
The contact owns a 1991 Mazda RX-7. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belts failed to retract when the doors are opened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-10
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 Mazda RX7. The contact stated that the vehicle was installed with an automatic seat belt that did not function at all. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 96V173000 (Seat belts:front:webbing) in 1997.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-31
Fuel system, gasoline
4 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel rail.
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Pulsation damper failure. Leaked fuel. Caused engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-11
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Mazda RX7. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, all of the warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine compartment ignited into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Exterior lighting
3 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights and back up lights.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1996-04-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Mazda RX7 automatic seat belt failure
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1997-02-17Seat belts96V173000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Mazda RX-7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V173000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Mazda RX-7?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda RX-7 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.