1989 Mazda RX-7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Mazda RX-7, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I was driving down the highway doing 63 MPH when I smelled a funny smell I pulled over and the front of my car was on fire. The pulsation damper failed causing serious engine damage and almost cost me my life if it wasn't for other motorist I would not be here my arm was slightly burned but it quickly healed I have not currently had the car repaired im seeking a best estimate for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10214354, filed 2008-01Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Mazda RX-7
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Mazda RX-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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