1989 Mazda RX-7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%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 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Mazda RX-7, 13% of the 30 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.
“This is a known common problem among the 1987-1991 RX-7 owners. Speed adjuster for the windshield only operate at the top speed. Rendering it impossible to use in the light sprinkle; have to keep turning it on and off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #746449, filed 2001-06“While in use the windshield wipers malfunction which may cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. Dealer will replace the windshield wiper switch. Also known problems with this wiper switch which cost about $500 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #832700, filed 1999-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Mazda RX-7
19 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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