Chevrolet Corvette vs Mazda RX-7
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Chevrolet Corvette
- Total complaints
- 5,018
- Avg per model year
- 112
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 30
- Most complained year
- 2008 (540)
Top problems: Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Wheels
Mazda RX-7
- Total complaints
- 132
- Avg per model year
- 38
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 0
- Most complained year
- 1993 (82)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.