- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace inoperative shoulder belts. Mazda has extended the warranty coverage on the driver and passenger automatic shoulder belt rail and motor for the life of the vehicle.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Mazda RX-7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Mazda RX-7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1996 for the webbing.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RX-7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Mazda RX-7 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda RX-7: every year compared
All RX-7 years1990 Mazda RX-7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1990 Mazda MPV | 49 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda Protege | 38 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 28 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 323 | 19 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda B-Series Truck | 16 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda MX-6 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 13 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Mazda RX-7
Does the 1990 Mazda RX-7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Mazda RX-7: webbing (September 1996); frontal (October 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Mazda RX-7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Mazda RX-7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda RX-7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda RX-7 years have the most complaints?
1993 (84), 1987 (1). See every Mazda RX-7 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Mazda RX-7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data