1987 Mazda RX7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1987 Mazda RX7, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1987 Mazda RX7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Caliper (service brakes)
In areas of heavy usage, road salt may accumulate at surfaces of components of front brake calipers.
Remedy: Repair front brake calipers to prevent road salt accumulation.
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1987 Mazda RX7 have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 22 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 147,148 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On 11/07/2012 at approximately 7:15 a.m. While leaving work i noticed smoke coming from behind the radio. I immediately pulled over and realized there was fire coming from the engine compartment. I wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2012 · Electrical system
“First off i thought you guys cared about the cars we drove, then how come you allow this to go on without a recall it amazes me how stupid you guys have to be to let this one just slid on by. My dampe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 13, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1987 Mazda RX-7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 2 cyl, 1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda RX7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda RX7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Mazda RX7 | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 Mazda RX7 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 11 |
| 1987 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 50 |
| 1988 Mazda RX7 | 0 | 24 |
| 1989 Mazda RX7 | 1 | 30 |
Checking a specific 1987 Mazda RX7
How do I know if my 1987 Mazda RX7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1987 Mazda RX7; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V160000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.