2009 Mazda CX-7
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 65
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 65 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2007 | 528 |
| 2008 | 192 |
| 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.
Suspension
31% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Air bag sensor light won't go off, corrosion around the subframe engine light won't go off AC
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Also filed under Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-7. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V593000 (Suspension) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-21
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the vehicle lacked stability when being operated at high speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
26% · 17 reportsEngine
18% · 12 reportsEngine and engine cooling
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and cooling system.
Show complaint excerpts
While I was driving in town hwy the a/c system quick working , smoking coming from the hood and I totally lost the power steering on the car..
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-15
Also filed under Steering
We leased a 2009 Mazda CX-7 (Garaged and highway driven only). There was never a problem. The battery died. We changed the battery. Car started and then died. After one month, it again had been flat bedded by Mazda.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17
My wife and I purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 from lithia Mazda in fresno, ca. It was a brand new vehicle and within the first 26,000 miles, the air conditioning compressor went out. This was covered under the factory warranty and replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-15
Steering
8% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2018-03-02Air bags18V018000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
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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
2009 Mazda CX-7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 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 18V018000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mazda CX-7 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda CX-7?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda CX-7 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.