MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda RX7

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1989 Mazda RX7
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:46:14.136Z

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, 1989 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
1989: 31 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.

SEAT BELTS 61%

61% of complaints: seat belts — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

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I OWN A 1989 MAZDA RX 7. I RECENTLY SAW A RECALL ON THE FORD RECALL WEB SITE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 96V173000, FRONT WEBBING FOR RX'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 12/24/88 TO 05/31/91. I HAVE THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM ON MY SEATS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100608

DT: THE CONTACT STATED PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALL 96V173000 REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ON THE SEAT BELTS: FRONT: WEBBING. HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051222

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 63 MPH WHEN I SMELLED A FUNNY SMELL I PULLED OVER AND THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080109

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

NHTSA ODI report, 19990121

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch/wiring and motor.

WHEELS 3%

3% of complaints: wheels — 1 distinct report on file.

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REPLACED CRACKED WHEEL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19940813

SERVICE BRAKES 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960416 — PE (closed 19960930)

MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE

R 19970217 — seat belts

THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 96V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mazda RX7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Mazda RX7?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.