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1991 Mazda Rx 7

Based on reports from 30 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 30 complaints, 0 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

8 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 144K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (8 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts8 (27%)

Fuel System4 (13%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor3 (10%)

Seat Belts:front:webbing2 (7%)

Engine2 (7%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (3%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (3%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (3%)

1991 Mazda Rx 7: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Rx 7, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 144,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 144K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Rx 7, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Rx 7, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:webbing Issues

Seat Belts:front:webbing complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mazda Rx 7, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:webbing-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Mazda Rx 7. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

96V173000Feb 1997

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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.

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.

1991 Mazda Rx 7 vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other two seaters vehicles from 1991.

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. 30 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.

Other Mazda Rx 7 Model Years

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

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1991 Mazda Rx 7: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda Rx 7?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Mazda Rx 7 is related to the seat belts, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Mazda Rx 7 reliable?

The 1991 Mazda Rx 7 has 30 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1991 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 1991 Mazda Rx 7 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 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 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 144,000 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.

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.

How is this different from Carfax?

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