2007 Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 108,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags suspension” (39% of reports).
- 59suspension complaints
- 108,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags suspension: mentioned in 23 of 59 complaints (39%)
- Takata numbers: mentioned in 18 of 59 complaints (31%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 5 of 59 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Mazda CX-7 suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the wheel and steering became impossible to control. The car was only stopped by a wall on the highway. My husband was driving and had a heart attack during this incident with the car. The airbag on the drivers side was deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. North frontier auto (205 8th ave se, pine city, mn) was called and diagnosed that an unknown sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the vehicle could not be started. The…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V429000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V593000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED BILL HOOD MAZDA AT [redacted] (333 N MORRISON BLVD, HAMMOND, LA 70401) AND WAS INFORMED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Mazda CX-7s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 (11% of the 528 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mazda CX-7 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 108,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags suspension”, in 23 of 59 complaints, followed by “takata numbers” (18).
Other 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (206)
- Engine problems (112)
- Air Bags problems (102)
- Power Train problems (53)
See all 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems or suspension problems across all CX-7 years.