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1995 Mazda RX-7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 RX-7.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Mazda RX‑7 arrives as a rear‑wheel‑drive sports coupe equipped with a four‑speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and an 18 mpg combined figure. Its modest powertrain is paired with the model’s characteristic rotary engine architecture, delivering the smooth, high‑revving character Mazda is known for while remaining within the era’s typical efficiency envelope. In the context of the RX‑7’s early‑generation reliability record, 1995 registers the lowest tally of owner complaints—just four—against a backdrop of 98 complaints in 1993, indicating a comparatively clean year despite two recalls focused on engine and cooling issues.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	168.5 in
Overall width	68.9 in
Overall height	48.4 in
Wheelbase	95.7 in
Curb weight	2798 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.5 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RX-7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 1995 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1995	Coupe 1.3L Twin-Turbo R2	5.30 sec	14.10 sec	255 hp	RWD
1995	Coupe 1.3L Twin-Turbo R2	5.40 sec	13.90 sec	255 hp	RWD
1993	PFS Limited Edition Coupe 1.3L Twin-Turbo R2	4.50 sec	12.80 sec	255 hp	RWD
1993	Coupe 1.3L Twin-Turbo R2	5.30 sec	14.00 sec	255 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.00-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.50-5.50 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	65 ft-lbs / 36 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	47-62 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.87 in / 0.79 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.87 in / 0.79 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.79 in / 0.71 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Coolant Level Sensor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil Level Warning System (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 RX-7 stands at the end of a clear reliability arc within this generation. After a spike to 98 complaints and 4 recalls in 1993, the numbers fell sharply to 19 complaints in 1994 and just 4 in 1995, while recalls dropped to 2—matching the 1990 level. Investigations, which were present every year from 1990 to 1993, are absent for 1995, and the 22 technical service bulletins, though high, are consistent with the 1994 count and suggest ongoing manufacturer guidance rather than widespread defects. The top complaint areas for 1995 are limited to 2 reports each on engine and cooling and on tires, with zero crash or fire complaints, indicating no systemic safety concerns. Given this downward trend in complaints and recalls, the 1995 model year represents a matured and relatively trouble-free choice, making it a good year to buy within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Tires2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00E069000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchReported 06/11/2000

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MAZDA SPEED RESINOUS HOODS, DESIGNED AND SOLD AS ACCESSORY PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 1992-1995 RX7 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2000. Remedy: MAZDA WILL NOTIFY THE RX7 VEHICLE CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO HAVE THE HOOD STRIKER REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED ONE.

96V149000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 02/08/1996

OIL MIST CONTAINED IN THE ENGINE INTAKE AIR CAN COLLECT OVER TIME IN THE BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE PREVENTING THE CHECK VALVE FROM OPENING AT THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE REDUCING POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TWO VACUUM HOSES, INCLUDING THE CHECK VALVE, WITH MODIFIED HOSES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
MT-002-22	2022-02-24	Electrical System	Radio Unlocking Codes.
00-003-19-3583	2019-03-20	Engine And Engine Cooling	In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose…
09-009-19-3566	2019-01-14	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430a	2018-10-10	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430	2018-08-31	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 RX-7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RX-7 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.