MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mazda RX7

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1987 Mazda RX7
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:05.701Z

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. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 50 complaints 1987 1988: 24 complaints 1988 1989: 30 complaints 1989
1987: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19830
19845
19854
198611
198750
198824
198930

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20%

20% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980220

ENGINE FIRE. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960711

ENGINE FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951102

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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 (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 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:fuel injection system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mazda RX7 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.