KnownCarProblems2007 Mazda CX-7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 528 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mazda CX-7, most often about the engine (60% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is the most complained-about CX-7 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems
Engine
316 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine, exhaust system.
My wife was driving her 2007 Mazda CX-7 when she heard a bang and smoke started billowing from under the hood. She pulled over and turned off the car. After inspection, I determined it was the AC compressor because it wouldn't smoke when the AC was turned off. We took the car to the dealer and they confirmed my…
7/17 I brought my Mazda CX-7 (2007) to the dealer for repair due to air conditioning not working and making a loud noise coming out of the engine and a bad odor. Here is a list of problems found with the car: 1. Bad compressor cost to repair $1100 2. Front transfer steering case seal leaking cost to repair $1500 3.…
Air bags
102 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I took my 2007 Mazda cx7 for service and two safety recalls, last year. The replaced the lower control arms at the front end. They also did the safety recall 9516e=passenger air bag replacement. After a while the air bag dash red light comes on and stays on for a while. My cx7 has 97,500 miles and now my engine sounds…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the front of the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle eight months prior to the noise was heard and stated that the vehicle could be driven. Upon leaving the dealer, the contact noticed…
Suspension
59 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and left without warning. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension).…
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While making at left turn at 20 MPH, the vehicle independently veered to the right without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side control arms and balls joints fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Transmission
53 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
2007 grand touring Mazda CX-7 has well known vvt issue causing oil to burn, in spite of regular oil changes and all recommended maintenance. We are original owners and know how car was maintained . Timing chain went at 62k miles, just out of warranty. After that service, drove 1k more miles and noticed loss of…
Purchased my vehicle 15 months ago at 38,000 miles. In october, I was driving along and the car stopped running. No warning, nothing on the dash lighting up, the vehicle just started loosing speed. The steering was going as well. I put the vehicle in neutral to try and get the steering back and it was a hard steer to…
Electrical
29 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
I pulled from my driveway onto a highway decided to turn on headlights because of heavy tree cover coming up, it was almost full dark turned knob on lever no lights hit breaks thank god those were still where I remembered them hit fog lights they came on. Went to high beam fogs shut off (correct) high beams at least…
Engine began to vibrate, scraping sound, A/C stopped working. I had car towed to Mazda dealership where they replaced the A/C compressor, timing chain and actuator. Total cost $2306.57. Dealership stated they brought PCM up to date. Egr valve indicator fault now active.
Equipment
29 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: appliance.
I bought a brand new 2007 Mazda cx7. In jan. Of 2008, my A/C stopped working and smoke was pouring out of the engine compartment. After having it towed to the Mazda dealership, we were told the A/C compressor was fried. It was still under warranty at that point with approx. 25,000 miles. Around this time we had to…
Airconditioning caused strong burning-rubber smell. Being aware of numerous problems leading to engine shutdown with potential for crash, shut down A/C to enable 500-mile drive home, then to dealer, who confirmed failure and replaced compressor and serpentine belt at cost of $552.47. Mileage at time of replacement was…
Wheels and tires
21 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
I purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 from diamond Mazda in baton rouge, la. I have always been under the assumption that a set of tires on a new vehicle would last me at least till I paid off the loan which would be 5 years. I have purchased other vehicles and never had this probably before now. This is the first time that I…
2007 Mazda CX-7 with 15,000 miles & goodyear eagle rsa p235/60r18 tires. After 11 months of driving and 15,000 miles only 4/32 remain on tires. All tires have even wear. Mazda says to contact goodyear & goodyear says to contact Mazda. Just getting the run around for inadequate tires!
Steering
20 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
2007 Mazda CX-7. Consumer experienced several problems with vehicle the consumer stated shortly after she purchased the vehicle, she noticed the headlights pointing toward the ground and it took 3-5 trips to the dealer before it was properly fixed. In june 2010, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed…
Purchased my vehicle 15 months ago at 38,000 miles. In october, I was driving along and the car stopped running. No warning, nothing on the dash lighting up, the vehicle just started loosing speed. The steering was going as well. I put the vehicle in neutral to try and get the steering back and it was a hard steer to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Mazda CX-7 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317f. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 16v356 and 17v012.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 cx-7, cx-9, and 2009-2012 maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. The recall began october 4, 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317f. Note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-012.
Full defect summary
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, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, mazda is recalling certain 2009 cx-7, cx-9 and mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 cx-7 and cx-9 sold, or ever registered in the stat
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. The recall began on august 30, 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317f. Note: this recall supersedes recall 16v356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
Full defect summary
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 mazda6, and 2007-2011 cx-7 and cx-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia. West virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began september 20, 2017. Owners
Full defect summary
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. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Mazda CX-7
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (316 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); air bags (102 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); suspension (59 complaints, typically around 108,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda CX-7 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 31, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mazda CX-7?
- It is the most complained-about CX-7 model year since 2000, with 528 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.