1984 Mazda RX-7 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 1.1L 2-cyl · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Mazda RX-7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Mazda RX-7. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Fuel system2 40%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “After parking vehice smelled smoke. Soon afterwards, flames started. Second time, while traveling smeled smoke inside of vehicle. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed fire under hood. Consumer put fire out. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furhter information.”
NHTSA complaint #897215, filed 2001-10Fuel system: “Events: started noticing a strong smell of unburned gasoline while driving on highway. Pulled off highway into town stopped in traffic. Saw a bit of smoke leaking past hood. Got out of car (quickly). Had bystander call 911. Asked bystander for fire extinguisher. Emptied car (quickly). Fire extinguisher appeared. Did not open hood, shot extinguisher up, from below the radiator. Fire out. Failure: appears that the fuel pressure damper started leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248884, filed 2008-11, 148,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 148,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Mazda RX-7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX-7 | 1.1L 2-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| RX-7 | 1.1L 2-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| RX-7 | 1.3L 2-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1984 Mazda RX-7 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Other model years of the Mazda RX-7
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18 | 98,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 82 | 51,976 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 22 | 127,940 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 1990 | 28 | 81,000 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 30 | 95,000 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 24 | 134,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 51 | 145,550 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 11 | 117,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Mazda RX-7 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Mazda RX-7 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Mazda RX-7 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Mazda RX-7 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1984 Mazda RX-7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Mazda RX-7 get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Mazda RX-7 (RX-7, 1.1L 2-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Mazda RX-7 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 148,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.