2010 Mazda CX-7
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 155
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 155 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
34% · 52 reportsAir bags
30% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
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2010 Mazda CX-7 waiting on the green light was hit in the passenger side of vehicle without side airbags deploying. I have photos if this would help. Police and firefighters were confused as to why the airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-10
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side and passengerâs side air bags independently deployed. There was no accident to cause the air bags to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-12
Exterior lighting
14% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-01
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
13% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My daughter was driving a 4 hour trip in Florida on I-95 Halfway into the trip she pulled into a parking lot to stop for lunch and before she could even turn off the vehicle, a fire erupted from under the hood. The car completely burned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-16
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
When driving with the a/c on, the ECM seems to malfunction and increase the speed of the car when the ac compressor turns on. If you are in the process of braking, the car will not stop and it will require the driver to press harder on the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-16
Electrical system
8% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. While driving at 30 MPH, the contact experienced difficulty reading the gauges on the instrument panel in the bright sunlight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-07
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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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2018-11-09Air bags18V717000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda 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 November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.
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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
2010 Mazda CX-7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V429000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V593000 · Suspension
- Recall 18V018000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mazda CX-7 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-7?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have?
- 5 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.