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
Every RX-7 year
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 June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.