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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1988 Mazda RX-7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1988 Mazda RX-7, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The consumer has been experiencing problems with the defroster, as well as windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers work intermittently. Also, defroster has problems blowing hot air. The manufacturer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #831440, filed 1998-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199311%
199115%
199014%
1989413%
198814%
198724%

Other parts of the 1988 Mazda RX-7

Fuel system
13 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Mazda RX-7

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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