MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mazda RX-7

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1993 Mazda RX-7
RENDERED 2026-09-16T21:02:27.188Z

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

Complaints per year, Mazda RX-7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 84 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995
1993: 84 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199028
199122
19920
199384
199418
19952

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 46%

46% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19951205

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25%

25% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and delivery.

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

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 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND LEFT IDLING, UPON RETURNING THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060209

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and trunk lid.

INJURY
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SQUEAL UNDER HOOD OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19941204

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

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 (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 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.
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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, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

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

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.