1988 Mazda RX7 vs 1989 Mazda RX7
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Mazda RX7 | 1989 Mazda RX7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 8 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda RX7 | Mazda RX7 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 0 | 1 |
1988 Mazda RX7
1989 Mazda RX7
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.