Mazda CX-7: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 6 model years of the Mazda CX-7 on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about exterior lighting). 2009 has the most recall campaigns (6). 2012 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 39 | 4 | SUSPENSION | 19 MPG |
| 2011 | 4 | 40 | 3 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 19 MPG |
| 2010 | 5 | 40 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2009 | 6 | 40 | 0 | SUSPENSION | 18 MPG |
| 2008 | 5 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 18 MPG |
| 2007 | 5 | 40 | 4 | AIR BAGS | 18 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Mazda CX-7Questions
- Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most complaints?
- Of 6 model years of the Mazda CX-7 on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about exterior lighting).
- Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most recalls?
- 2009 has the most recall campaigns (6).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.