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2007 Mazda CX-7

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most CX-7 years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 153.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

424 reports with mileage · 104 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 206 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 112 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 102 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

7 crash reports30 fire reports10 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

14 reports
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138,000 miles · Dec 7, 2015
Unknown Or Other

WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, THE VEHICLE A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO MELT AND BREAK. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND MADE CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT, IF NOT DANGEROUS. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 2007-08 MAZDA CX-7 VEHICLES AND …

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WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, THE VEHICLE A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO MELT AND BREAK. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND MADE CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT, IF NOT DANGEROUS. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON 2007-08 MAZDA CX-7 VEHICLES AND SO ABSOLUTELY BE A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI #10808833

100,000 miles · Aug 5, 2015
Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING MY MAZDA CX-7 2007 WHEN MY AC STOPPED WORKING. THE AC STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR EVEN THOUGH THE CONTROLS WERE ON AC MODE. I PILLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT MY AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING.

NHTSA ODI #10746626

55,000 miles · Jun 10, 2013
Unknown Or Other

ON 9/4/2011 THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FROZE UP MELTING SEVERAL BELTS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SMOKE POURED THROUGH THE VENTS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN OLYMPIA ON 9/4/2011 . ON 4/10/2013, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EDR …

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ON 9/4/2011 THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FROZE UP MELTING SEVERAL BELTS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SMOKE POURED THROUGH THE VENTS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN OLYMPIA ON 9/4/2011 . ON 4/10/2013, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EDR VALVE. ON JUNE 1, 2013 THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING 55-MILES PER HOUR. THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE PRECEDED TO REST ONTO THE CV AXEL BREAKING IT. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI #10519287

107,000 miles · Jun 3, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineUnknown Or Other

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND IMPLODED INTO THE ENGINE, DAMAGING THE ENGINE WHICH NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10514814

Official recalls

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19V782000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Oct 31, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. 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.

17V457000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jul 18, 2017

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 states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

17V429000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 29, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. 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.

16V593000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Aug 11, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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 may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.

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NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.