1995 Mazda RX-7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 19, 2000 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RX-7 years
Not enough data
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda RX-7. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mazda RX-7 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Tires150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 1 complaints
1996: 1199612000: 120001

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mazda RX-7 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 2, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V149000 · 13,900 vehicles

Problem: Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes.

Risk: Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Fix: Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Motor was replaced at in 1995 at 15,000. Five years later and 15,000 miles the motor needs to be replaced again, the vehicle stalls, owner has been told by mechanics, that the apex seal is partially collapsed, which is the same reason the motor was replaced in 1995. *cj

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 26, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 556889

Wet condition the car has not stopping ability, due to wide tires in the rain.

Tires · received Nov 14, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 511428

Other Mazda RX-7 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199521

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda RX-7?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda RX-7?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Mazda RX-7 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX-7 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.