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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 528 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
34% of complaints: suspension — 52 distinct reports on file.
29% of complaints: air bags — 45 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20240612
14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 21 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20240501
13% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow 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, 20220816
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, 20130916
6% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 17V429000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V593000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V018000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V717000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V782000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Mazda CX-7 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (45 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V429000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V593000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V717000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V782000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.