2008 Mazda CX-7: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Ball joints , control arms , wheel barrings broke into pieces. Tire was angled in grinding on the brakes and rotor. It was bought at a auction from a previous auction buyer. I bought a new frame for the back due to it being bent. I also replaced the exhaust pipe it was cut into pieces. I was very concerned with the lower control arm parts being warn out. The dangers of the ball joints or the barring falling apart would have left me in a dier tragedy. I did have a mechanic replace the parts. He did damage to them so I had to uninstall parts and assemble them as precise as should be. I also had to leave my car there was no way I was able to move it without a part busting off. It is being maintained part by part . Its a hassle . I do believe parts were being swapped without me knowing. That is very concerning . I also replaced the tire .

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Suspension · 149,981 miles · WI

My cx-7 was repaired under the ball joint recall. The ball joint had failed prior to getting the ball joint replaced. As a result there were a lot more repairs that were required. It has been a little over a year since the ball joints were repaired. Repair date was 1/25/2017. According to morrie's chippewa valley mazda in lake hallie, wi, my left ball joint is already loose. It was my understanding that this recall was to address the ball joints failing prematurely. It should have lasted more than a year. Mazda says there is no warranty for the recall replacement. What was the point of the recall if they cannot fix the issue? Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Suspension · 112,294 miles · PA

Bought the car july 30 2016. Left front control arm broke causing lost steering and additional damage to the car. Had the car repaired at a shop july 20 2017. Got a recall notice for the same issue sept 2017. Just had the car repaired as per the recall 08/09/2018 but now mazda does not want to reimburse for the prior repairs made since it was after the august 10 2016 date on the recall and cause I don't have the bank statement from back then showing it was paid on my visa. I sent them the invoice from the garage that is clearly marked paid visa. The breakage happened on the street I live on, wife and I were on our way to meet with family for supper. The car was just driven home by myself from work on a 65mph 4 lane highway less then a hour prior, thank god it didn't break at those speeds. The road makes a slight turn to the right when I heard a bang and the left front corner of the car dropped. Once I safely got the car stopped with steering found the left front tire at a 90 degree angel with the fender on top of it. Drive shaft was torn out from the transmission and tie rods were bent.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Airbags, Suspension · IN

2008 mazda cx-7. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the total cost of recall repairs and towing. The consumer is a licensed mechanic and repaired the lower control arms and the airbag inflator.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Steering · IL

Recall 9716h (front lower control arm) was sent out in october 2016 and 10 months later there is no solution or eta to the solution. In the interim, we are driving a potentially unsafe vehicle during dangerous times of the year (winter). Recall 1317f (air bag inflator) I was denied a service appointment due to a technicians strike and offered no recourse or options in the interim. Announced safety issues when no immediate repair is available, should at minimum be have the requirement to offer drivers a safe and comparable rental vehicle while a solution is put into place. We are in a situation where mazda has now essentially said "we sold you an unsafe car so just keep driving it until we fixing it fits into our schedule".

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · CA

Takata recall and ball joint suspension recall. It has been a challenge scheduling an appointment to fix these problems. Was scheduled to have the air bags replace but a day before the appointment,dealership cancelled due to air bag delivery issues. Called today to schedule but they said, mazda put a hold on all repairs since the airbags the previously received was just a temporary fix and they are still waiting on the permanent solution.

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 101,000 miles · NY

Mazda cx-7 recall 9716h. Rcvd recall notice in 10/2016 but no further notices & told in notice that parts were not available to correct the dangerous recall. Had no idea how disastrous this problem could be. Driving my cx-7 on old willets path, smithtown, ny on 2/3/17 @ approx. 6:30pm with my 4 children in the car, traveling less than 35 MPH when the right wheel came off the axle of the car. The wheel was the right side passenger side of car. The car then began to turn into oncoming traffic as a result of losing control of the car. Cars had to move out of my way as it was almost out of control. I feared for the life of myself and my 4 kids in the car. Thankfully I was able to luckily gain control of the car due to my 30+ yrs experience as a driver and force the car onto the shoulder of the right side of the road, sliding into dirt. The car skidded approx 75 feet on pavement. (photos attached) the cause of the accident was diagnosed by my mechanic as the ball joint and lower control arm of the car completely snapping/ breaking caused by erosion/corrosion, which is exactly what the recall is for. Car was towed as was not drivable. The tire cause damage to the axle wheel, and other parts of the car and engine as described by smith haven mazda, where car is currently being repaired. Had I been traveling at a higher rate of speed, this could have been a deadly matter and myself and 4 children could have been killed. I am so upset that mazda did not immediately notify their customers to completely stop using these cars due to the dangerous risk of death/crash. I no longer want to be an owner of this mazda and want to ditch this car for fear of what could have happened to my family; unacceptable safety notification by mazda. Had myself or children been killed or hurt, I would be suing mazda. Will mazda consider offering me any compensation on trading/selling this car?

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a loud popping noise came from the front of the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the front driver side control arm had fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · CT

Takata recall: its been 6 months, and it's a real hardship with not being able to have front seat passengers in my primary automobile. I am in a carpool to drive my child and neighborhood children to school, and I have not been able to do so without having someone in the front seat. I also received a notice that the front suspension has a safety recall for lower control arms replacement, I received this notice in august with no further communication from mazda or my dealership. I'm disappointed with responses I get to my inquiries from my mazda dealership.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Suspension · 91,000 miles · MA

Front lower control arms.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and was difficult to maneuver left and right. The dealer indicated that there was a premature failure with the ball links associated with the lower ball joints. The driver side ball joints. Months later, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the ball joints on both sides of the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension) months ago, but the remedy and parts had not yet been supplied to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the two repairs were separate from the steering recall. The VIN was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 40,000 miles · CT

There was a knocking almost as if the car was a diesel, brought the car to milford mazda in milford ct after purchasing the vehicle a month earlier at bobs in milford ct. The mazda dealer replaced the vvt december 2012 the service engine light goes on and I take it to the local garage and they get a code for camshaft, I bring the car to mazda who tells me upon arrival with out even looking at the vehicle that I need a new engine and it wouldn't be covered under my extended warranty because they are sure there is sludge in the engine, yea same story everyone else gets. I faithfully had my oil changed every 5,0000 miles max as this was drilled in my head growing up from my dad. Approximately some time in march I was driving to work I get this loud whining sound coming from the engine and the car loses all power the turbo went. I have a new turbo installed and still supposedly need another vvt just 2 years after they replaced this part and now there is a humming/whining noise coming from the rear of the car not to mention (2) tie rods are bad. This car is no doubt a piece of crap that I still owe 13k on and mazda corporate will not even return my call. There has to be something that can be done with all the same complaints.