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Mazda RX-7Model year report

1994 Mazda RX-7 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
98,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 1.3L 2-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mazda RX-7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda RX-7. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and suspension (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Consumer states: the cooling fans do not come on after the vehicle turned off. The vehicle over heats unless the parking lights are turned on. It get to hot before the fans come on.”

NHTSA complaint #10120639, filed 2005-05, 82,000 miles

Fuel system: “Mazda 1994 rx7 fd3s pulsation dampener failure. Caused loss of fuel and damage to wire harness. The fuel leaked onto and into the wire harness and caused the harness to become saturated, damp and brittle. I also had to pay to replace and install new pulsation dampener, wire harness, intake gasket and a few other parts do to the pulsation dampener failure. I also had to pay for labor. Total was around $1600.00 usd. I am not happy and I hear this damper fails all the time for my local dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10212593, filed 2007-12, 147,900 miles

Suspension: “This seems to be a common failure for this car. Not only is it an expensive repair, but from what I understand this 'pulsation damper' failure has lead to many fires in this car. I believe the problem is happening again and I hope I don't have to pay another $500 to have it repaired again. I think that because it is so dangerous and so common in this car, Mazda should accept some of the responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #761191, filed 2002-04

Electrical system: “I was on my way to work, driving under very normal conditions. I had the following accessories on at the time of the fire. Heater, radio, rear defroster, and maybe the headlights. I was stopped at a traffic light when smoke started to come out from under the hood. I pulled over turned off the car and slowly opened the hood to find the main fuse box (connected to the battery) on fire. There were flames about 4-5 inches high. I was able to blow the fire out. I then let the car rest for about 15 minutes. After that I started the car and drove it home. …”

NHTSA complaint #713471, filed 1999-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82,000 and 147,900 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7567%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 98,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19951996199719992000200142002420052007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RX-7 RWD1.3L 2-cyl4-speed automatic162218$4,550
RX-7 RWD1.3L 2-cyl5-speed manual152318$4,550

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

Recall details for the 1994 Mazda RX-7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Mazda RX-7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19941898,0003—18—Stable
19938251,9763—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199122127,9401—17—Falling
19902881,0001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19893095,0001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198824134,0000—17—Stable
198751145,5501—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198611117,0001—18—Not enough data
19845100,0000—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 1994 Mazda RX-7 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda RX-7 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Mazda RX-7 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 1994 Mazda RX-7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Mazda RX-7 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Mazda RX-7 (RX-7, 1.3L 2-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Mazda RX-7 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 82,000 and 147,900 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.