Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mazda CX-7 across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “air bags suspension” (25% of reports).
- 236suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%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 60 of 236 complaints (25%)
- Takata numbers: mentioned in 42 of 236 complaints (18%)
- Lower control: mentioned in 26 of 236 complaints (11%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 23 of 236 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 236 complaints, 3 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
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
Air bag sensor light won't go off, corrosion around the subframe engine light won't go off AC
My wheel on front driver's side is wobbly and I just decided to look up for any recalls and I'm lucky we didn't have a major accident I drive the interstate almost daily also I want to report that my door handles have had to be replaced 6 times since we've bought the car in 2019
I was driving down the highway and suddenly i hear a loud noise sounded like i was in a big rig truck then all of a sudden it started to overheat b4 i could pull off of highway it cut off right in the highway i had my grandson with me and thank goodness there was not a lot of traffic or we probably…
I have a lot of problems with the suspension i know the mazda cx 7 has a recall before i buy this car, how i can find more information if the previous owner fixes the problem and attend the suspension recall issue. I need a letter to fix this problem or who i need to contact. I don't feel…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda CX-7s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 236 owner complaints about suspension for the Mazda CX-7. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mazda CX-7?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags suspension”, in 60 of 236 complaints, followed by “takata numbers” (42).
Other Mazda CX-7 problems
- Air Bags problems (272)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (257)
- Engine problems (195)
See all Mazda CX-7 problems.