MYRModel Year Report

1982 Mazda RX7

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1982 Mazda RX7
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:58.811Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 50 complaints 1987 1988: 24 complaints 1988 1989: 31 complaints 1989
1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 50 complaints 1987 1988: 24 complaints 1988 1989: 31 complaints 1989
1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 50 complaints 1987 1988: 24 complaints 1988 1989: 31 complaints 1989

1982: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19830
19845
19854
198611
198750
198824
198931

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.

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Wheel fell off, causing accident. (New Jersey state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1982 Mazda RX7. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH she lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The loss of steering control could cause a crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-11

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1986-02-14Steering85V108000 In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. This causes the pin to freeze and break.

    Remedy: Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Mazda RX7 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V108000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Mazda RX7 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 1982 Mazda RX7?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Mazda RX7 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.