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1987 Mazda RX-7Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 64 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
64
Crashes
1
Fires
31
Recalls
1
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 64 complaints, 1 crashes, 31 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

lost half the cylinders due to elec problem

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

motor has power but not getting delivered to the wheels

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

12 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 146K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
5
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (7 reports) • Median: 146K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System12 (19%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System11 (17%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (8%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood3 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors3 (5%)
Electrical2 (3%)
Engine2 (3%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System2 (3%)

1987 Mazda RX-7: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mazda RX-7, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 146,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 146K-mile mark.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mazda RX-7, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mazda RX-7, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mazda RX-7, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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5
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16
02
3
03
2
04
6
05
2
06
5
09
3
12
3
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Mazda RX-7. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

87V160000Jan 1988

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda RX-7 is the 1988 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

64

Class avg

14

4.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 64 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

Other Mazda RX-7 Model Years

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1987 Mazda RX-7: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Mazda RX-7?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Mazda RX-7 is related to the fuel system, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Mazda RX-7 reliable?
The 1987 Mazda RX-7 has 64 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 31 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Mazda RX-7 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Mazda RX-7 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Mazda RX-7 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda RX-7 problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 146,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1987 Mazda RX-7 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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