1993 Mazda RX-7 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
51,976 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 39 complaints (12.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 3 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 3; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 9; 2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 7; 2003: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10149916 · 2006-02-09 (February 9, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND LEFT IDLING, UPON RETURNING THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA AROUND THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WIRING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT'S HOME.
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149918 · 2006-02-09 (February 9, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE GOING UP HILL. LATER, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER LIFTING THE HOOD FLAMES CAME OUT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AFTERWARDS TO ENSURE IT WAS CONTAINED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA AROUND THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WIRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPAIRS.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 560419 · 2001-03-19 (March 19, 2001)
THE VEHICLE IS DEVELOPING A FUEL LEAK, CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS LEAK ALSO. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 867813 · 2000-08-15 (August 15, 2000)
THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK THAT LED TO A FIRE, MECHANIC SAID A SCREW CAME LOOSE, ALLOWING GAS TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, WHICH A CAUSED FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 867813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967261 · 1995-06-20 (June 20, 1995)
CAR CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AND WILL NOT STOP EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE RPM WILL RED LINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967261 at NHTSA ↗