MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mazda RX7

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1986 Mazda RX7
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:10.127Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda RX7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1982: 2 complaints 1982 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
1986: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19830
19845
19854
198611
198750
198824
198931

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

5 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE.(PHONE EXT 516). TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960201

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY PULSATING DAMPER, THAT SPRAYED GASOLINE ON THE ENGINE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950614

RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR WITH A REBUILT MOTOR, BUT SEVERAL OLD PARTS WERE NOT REPLACED. OCCASIONALLY GAS FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050806

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, other, most commonly citing pressure relief devices.

FIRE
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THE CAR IS A DAILY DRIVER AND HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN BEYOND THE AVG DAILY ABUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050222

FAULTY OOULSATION DAMPNER.. CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.. APROXIMATE REPAIRE OVER 1000 AND THAT WITH USING USED WIRING HARNESS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040120

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION; FIRST TIME IN DRIVE AND WAS REPAIRED, SECOND TIME REVERSE. BOTH RESULTED ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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PULSATION DAMPER FAILURE LEAKING FUEL ALL OVER THE HOT EXHAUST THAT THE HEAT CAUGHT MY ENGINE ON FIRE! OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED INJECTOR CONNECTERS DUE TO FIRE BURNING THEM. INJECTORS THEM SELF : BURNT. TOTAL DAMAGE : NEAR $1058. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130516

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880115 — service brakes, air

IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.

Remedy: REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO PREVENT ROAD SALT ACCUMULATION.

Campaign 87V160000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Mazda RX7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V160000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Mazda RX7?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Mazda RX7 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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