MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mazda RX7

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1987 Mazda RX7
RENDERED 2026-09-16T05:50:21.292Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda RX7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 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
1987: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19830
19845
19854
198611
198750
198824
198931

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 60%

60% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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PULSATION DAMPER FAILS ON MY 1987 RX-7, CAUSES ENGINE FIRE AND TURNS A 300 DOLLAR REPAIR INTO OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050401

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

FIRE
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*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* A FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JG *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980220

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960711

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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ON 11/07/2012 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 A.M. WHILE LEAVING WORK I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND THE RADIO. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REALIZED THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT OUT QUICKLY BEFORE IT SPREAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121108

Also filed under ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HAVE A 1987 RX7 NA, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE OTHER DAY AND I LUCKILY HAD AN EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT WITH OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN TOAST. MOST LIKELY A FAULTY PULSATION DAMPER OR A SHORT IN SOME OF THE WIRES, I AM NOT SURE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040214

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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

1987 Mazda RX7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V160000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Mazda RX7?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mazda RX7 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.