1987 Mazda RX7 vs 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Mazda RX7 | 1987 Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 4 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda RX7 | Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
1987 Mazda RX7
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.