2007 Mazda CX-7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
716 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Mazda CX-7, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 100/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 62,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2007 Mazda CX-7 sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2009, 2012.
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Where 2007 sits among all CX-7 years
What owners report
“I just buy but the engine make a noise like diesel, mechanic say is the timming chain and components and vvt valvle”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
“Takata recall - they still don't have part available to repair my car. This recall has been out since may 25 2016.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
“While traveling approximately 10 mph and turning out of a business and into traffic the right, front lower control arm separated from the ball joint causing my vehicle to come to a complete stop in front of oncoming traffic. This has been a recall for cx9's and i am unsure why the issue has not…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
“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…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
“Ac unit smoke when it brakes causing smoke to come in side and causing cerviteen belt to break also.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
“Shortly after purchasing vehicle replaced timing, turbo, exaust, ball joints, tie rod ends & much more. Timing was first, then driving and turbo went out. 2 days ago car sitting in driveway, not running, started smoking from under hood, butst into flames and burnt up. Mazda said no recalls, clearly…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 CX-7
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 555 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 65,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 44,500 and 89,725 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
250 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2007 Mazda CX-7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 drew 716 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 100/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 are engine (324 complaints), airbags (103), and suspension (59).
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Mazda CX-7 problems around 65,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 44,500 and 89,725 miles.
Does the 2007 Mazda CX-7 have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Mazda CX-7. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.