1985 Mazda RX7
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 4 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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X trac, P185/70R13, DOT PLE8FXLR3501, replacement tire with 1000 miles on a 1985 Mazda RX7. Steelbelt of driver front tire broke while driving, causing the tire to come off vehicle. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $1875.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-22
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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I have failure of the fuel pulsation damper.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-18
Equipment
1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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The freon by interdynamics exploded, nothing to do with Mazda, contacted interdynamics, but the person responded did not want to co-operate. Dt
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Ignitor/coil failed, causing vehicle to stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1985 Mazda RX7 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1985 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 1985 Mazda RX7?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Mazda RX7 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.