Mazda CX-7 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,132 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Mazda CX-7, across 7 model years (2007–2013). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (528). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
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Mazda CX-7 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CX-7 year: 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 CX-7: 528 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 CX-7: 191 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2010 CX-7: 155 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2013 CX-7: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2012 CX-7: 39 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2009 CX-7: 65 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mazda CX-7 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 272 | 6 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 257 | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension problems | 236 | 6 | 3 |
| Engine problems | 195 | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 96 | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 84 | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 6 | 4 |
| Steering | 62 | 6 | 5 |
| Equipment | 36 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Wheels | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mazda CX-7 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2011: suspension (51)
- 2010: suspension (52)
- 2008: air bags (53)
- 2007: engine and engine cooling (206) · engine (112) · air bags (102) · suspension (59) · power train (53)
All Mazda CX-7 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 CX-7 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 CX-7 | 39 | 4 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 CX-7 | 153 | 4 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 CX-7 | 155 | 5 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 CX-7 | 65 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 CX-7 | 191 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 CX-7 | 528 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda CX-7 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (528) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CX-7 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mazda CX-7?
Air Bags, with 272 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-7 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.