Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Mazda CX-7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Mazda CX-7 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 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 #18V018000 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
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
Of the 65 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Mazda CX-7 shows a below-average reliability record due to multiple suspensions, airbag, and engine complaints, supported by six NHTSA recall campaigns. The majority of recalls concern airbag issues, and the high number of suspension complaints suggests potential costly repairs. Limited data availability constrains further insights.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant service every 60,000 miles
- Check suspension annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noise or instability
- Airbag warning lights
- Engine overheating
- Steering vibrations
- Excessive oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Mazda CX-7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.