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1988 Mazda RX-7
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 2-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 1.3L 2-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 1.3L 2-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
27 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 13 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mazda RX-7?
EPA figures for the 1988 Mazda RX-7 reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Mazda RX-7?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Mazda RX-7 in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1988 Mazda RX-7?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda RX-7, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.