Mazda CX-7 years to avoid
More than twice the CX-7's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mazda CX-7 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mazda CX-7 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda CX-7 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine450
- Airbags272
- Suspension237
- Lights96
- Transmission85
- Electrical67
- Steering62
- Fuel system28
- Tires26
- Brakes22
- Acceleration22
- Body21
Most reported problems on the Mazda CX-7
Engine failure 87Fire or smoke 84Ball joint 77Check engine light 74Loss of power 52Airbag light 46Stalling 37Power steering loss 30Grinding brakes 29Knocking 25Won't start 16
Mazda CX-7 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95 | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 84 | 39 | Suspension | 87,000 | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 73 | 154 | Suspension | 53,000 | 4 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 72 | 155 | Suspension | 65,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 85 | 65 | Engine | 65,000 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 65 | 192 | Engine | 61,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 28 | 528 | Engine | 65,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Mazda CX-7
What years of the Mazda CX-7 should you avoid?
2007. It has more than twice the Mazda CX-7's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 528, mostly about engine and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Mazda CX-7?
2012, 2009 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (39, 65 and 154).
What is the most common problem with the Mazda CX-7?
Engine, with 450 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (272) and suspension (237).
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-7 have?
6 recalls between 2007 and 2013. The 2010 model year has the most, with 5.
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