Mazda CX-7 — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2007 · Best bets: 2012, 2009, 2011, 2010, 2008
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 528 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 1 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2012 | Recommended | 39 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | Recommended | 152 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | Recommended | 155 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | Recommended | 64 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Recommended | 191 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Avoid | 528 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |