Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mazda CX-7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 528 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V782000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V457000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V593000 Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 206 complaints
- Engine 112 complaints
- Air Bags 102 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Power Train 53 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
Of the 528 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 30 a fire; across all 528 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has a significant number of recalls and complaints, particularly related to airbag inflator issues and engine problems, affecting its reliability perception. The high number of complaints about engine cooling and suspension issues further contribute to the below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Engine cooling system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| Lower ball joint | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Turbocharger | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Air filter replacement annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual clunking sound from suspension
- Turbocharger lag
- Overheating engine
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.