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1989 Mazda RX-7

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 523
1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 23 18 494
1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V173000

THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

32 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 19 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Visibility 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Mazda RX-7?

EPA figures for the 1989 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 1989 Mazda RX-7?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 Mazda RX-7. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Mazda RX-7?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda RX-7, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility. 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.