NHTSA Data Explorer

Mazda CX-7

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,133

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

281

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

20

Crashes

24

Fires

42

Top reported issues — Mazda CX-7

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Condition issue

353

Thermal issue

202

Noise

197

Operating state

153

Safety restraint issue

128

Reporting mechanism

120

Engine behavior

90

HVAC behavior

82

Fluid issue

69

Lighting behavior

66

Performance issue

62

Smell

42

Steering behavior

33

Electrical issue

24

Access/entry issue

19

Starting behavior

19

Vibration/harshness

16

Braking behavior

15

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Recent change

11

Safety restraint behavior

11

Driver assistance issue

9

Ride/handling behavior

8

Infotainment behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Oct 20, 2026


Ball joints , control arms , wheel barrings broke into pieces. Tire was angled in grinding on the brakes and rotor. It was bought at a auction from a previous auction buyer. I bought a new frame for the back due to it being bent. I also replaced the exhaust pipe it was cut into pieces. I was very concerned with the lower control arm parts being warn out. The dangers of the ball joints or the barring falling apart would have left me in a dier tragedy. I did have a mechanic replace the parts. He…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Oct 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle during or following a heavy rainstorm, the vehicle failed to start immediately. Once started, the engine vibrated, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly, and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure self-corrected once the vehicle dried. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that…

2009 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Oct 5, 2026


Air bag sensor light won't go off, corrosion around the subframe engine light won't go off AC

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The low beam wiring gets hot and melts the connectors to the bulb connection. The low beam headlights have been replaced 8 times in a year due to low visibility. It's like turning off the headlights but they are still on. It's been going on for years. I've taken it to Mazda and the mechanic told me they had a vehicle there now with the same problem and have not figured out the problem yet. Wiring harness has been replaced to the low beam, the connectors and bulbs replaced fuzes and nothing…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed May 18, 2026


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

2007 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Mar 29, 2026


One of the Prinx HiCountry HT2 tires (size 235/60R18) developed a structural failure shortly after installation. The tire repeatedly lost air with no visible puncture. I first took it to a local tire shop, which could not locate the source of the leak. The problem continued, so I brought the tire to a second independent tire shop, where a technician inspected it and confirmed the issue was caused by a thin steel belt wire protruding through the tread near the shoulder area. They marked the…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Jan 5, 2026


Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuously! The low beams point straight down to the road, looks like even with the bumper, you cannot see anything. It looks like you don’t have lights on. Took it to dealer and they say it’s the housing and it’s a Mazda thing and don’t do anything to fix it. I have tried every bulb available for Mazda and nothing helps. They need to fix this. I see SEVERAL owners with the same complaints! Please…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Nov 27, 2025


My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of yet. I called Mazda and they told me there were 3 recalls (2 of which my mechanic already fixed) and the airbag recall. Told me not to drive, but would not provide any vehicle to use and would not set an appointment until December 8th, 2025.

2007 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Apr 3, 2025


The headlights are horrible for night time driving. The low beam lights are nearly invisible, which leaves you no choice but to drive with high beam lights and still poses a serious safety risk. Vehicle was taken to dealership and asked if there had been any recalls on the headlights because they’re very dangerous, can’t see anything at night.

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Mar 10, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V429000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer declined to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.