Mazda CX-7 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 1,133 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-7 (model years 2007–2013). The most reported problem area is air bags (272 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (254 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 154 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 155 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 192 | 3 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 528 | 7 | 30 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (528), 2008 (192) and 2010 (155). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda CX-7 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 272 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 254 | 3 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 237 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine | 194 | 6 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 96 | 6 of 7 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V782000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2012 | 69,879 |
| 18V717000 | Oct 12, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 155,436 |
| 18V018000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 70,227 |
| 17V457000 | Jul 18, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2009, 2012 | 79,402 |
| 17V429000 | Jun 29, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2011 | 205,377 |
| 16V593000 | Aug 11, 2016 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint | 2007–2012 | 190,102 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 24 complaints and a fire in 42 complaints; 20 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.