2007 Mazda CX-7
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 528
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 528 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2007 | 528 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 153 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
40% · 212 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
In November of 2012 my family was driving home from seattle, wa to san diego, ca. When we were driving we smelled burning rubber so pulled over to see if we could see something wrong under the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-13
I wanted to report a safety issue with the 2007 Mazda CX-7. There is a known problem with the ac compressor and instead of doing a recall on the product they extended the warranty to 5 years or 60,000 miles (Instead of 32,000 miles).
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-03
We have a 2007 Mazda CX-7. We were driving home from camping and started to smell this horrible burning rubber smell coming from the truck. After a few mins I started seeing smoke coming from the right side of the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-18
Engine
21% · 112 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I am having issues with my engine light on and my car having problems with a loud noise coming from the engine as well as sometimes shaking while stop in a light for a while.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04
Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)
While driving the car the ac compressor made a noise and ceased to work. I noticed a strange smell coming from the car followed by smoke coming from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-22
Air bags
20% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Suspension
11% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Power train
10% · 53 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 528 complaints filed for this model year.
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2009-04-17Equipment09E011000 Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs…
Remedy: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at…
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2017-08-30Air bags17V429000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
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2017-09-20Suspension16V593000 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.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge.
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2017-10-04Air bags17V457000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico,...
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
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2019-12-03Air bags19V782000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mazda CX-7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 212 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 112 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 103 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V429000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V593000 · Suspension
- Recall 17V457000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2007 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mazda CX-7 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda CX-7 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.