1993 Mazda RX-7

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1993 Mazda RX-7
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:20.880Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1993: 82 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1990	28
1991	22
1992	0
1993	82
1994	18
1995	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF A LEAK OF GASOLINE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951205

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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AFTER RECALL #95V069000 PERFORMED 9/94, OWNER NOTICED FUMES. ON 3/24/95 VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950519

FUEL LINES/HOSES; NON-METALLIC LEAKED FUEL ON HOT ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL (95V-069). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950510

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING INTO THE CAR WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I STOPPED THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE THE BACK OF THE ENGINE ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940131 — PE (closed 19940524)

TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION

R 19940808 — engine and engine cooling

THE RADIATOR CAP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RELEASE PRESSURE IS SET TOO HIGH. THIS CAN CAUSE THE COOLANT TO REACH TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE THERMAL DESIGN LIMITS OF SOME COMPONENTS OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF ANY VEHICLE EXHIBITS COOLANT LEAKAGE OR IF THE COOLANT LEVEL HAS DROPPED TO THE POINT WHERE THE COOLANT LOSS WOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO TRIGGER THE COOLANT LEVEL W

Campaign 94V094000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950508 — fuel system, gasoline

RESIDUAL ENGINE HEAT CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL HOSE CAUSING THE HOSE TO LEAK. ALSO, REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE DETERIORATED FUEL HOSES INCREASES THE LIKELIHOOD OF A LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN. THE FAN WILL THEN ACTIVATE AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE COOLANT EXCEEDS A SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE. THE FUEL HOSES

Campaign 95V069000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960927 — service brakes, hydraulic

OIL MIST CONTAINED IN THE ENGINE INTAKE AIR CAN COLLECT OVER TIME IN THE BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE PREVENTING THE CHECK VALVE FROM OPENING AT THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE REDUCING POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TWO VACUUM HOSES, INCLUDING THE CHECK VALVE, WITH MODIFIED HOSES.

Campaign 96V149000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010112 — latches/locks/linkages

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MAZDA SPEED RESINOUS HOODS, DESIGNED AND SOLD AS ACCESSORY PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 1992-1995 RX7 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.

Remedy: MAZDA WILL NOTIFY THE RX7 VEHICLE CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO HAVE THE HOOD STRIKER REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED ONE.

Campaign 00E069000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Mazda RX-7 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V094000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V069000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V149000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 00E069000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mazda RX-7?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda RX-7 have?

4 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.