Mazda · 1990

1990 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	23	18	494
1.3L 2-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	17	523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 90E043002

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

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)

31 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 19 Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Mazda RX-7?

EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Mazda RX-7?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Mazda RX-7?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda RX-7, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.