Mazda RX-7 years to avoid
The Mazda RX-7 years to avoid are 1993, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
349
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1979–1995
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
RX-7 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 111 | |
| 1987 | High complaint rate | 64 | |
| 1989 | High complaint rate | 32 | |
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 31 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 30 |
Every RX-7 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 26 | 4 | |
| 1993avoid | 111 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1991avoid | 30 | 1 | |
| 1990avoid | 31 | 2 | |
| 1989avoid | 32 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 27 | 0 | |
| 1987avoid | 64 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda RX-7 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the RX-7 years to avoid are 1993, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Mazda RX-7?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RX-7 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda RX-7 have?
Across all model years, the RX-7 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 349 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.