1987 Mazda RX-7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,907miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1987 Mazda RX-7, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,907 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 was able to put it out quickly before it spread. The damage to my car was somewhat substantial under the intake manifold. I took it to a local repair shop and it was diagnosed, and explained that it's a common issue with this particular model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483752, filed 2012-11, 178,983 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Mazda RX-7
32 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mazda RX-7
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.
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