1987 Mazda RX-7 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Mazda RX-7.

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Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Mazda RX-7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Fuel System

Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Mazda RX-7.

Electrical Faults
1
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Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
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Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
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Crashes
Fires
1
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1987 Mazda RX-7 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Mazda RX-7 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Mazda RX-7 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Mazda RX-7?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1987 Mazda RX-7 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Mazda RX-7 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Mazda RX-7?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda RX-7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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