Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Mazda CX-7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Mazda CX-7 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 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 #18V717000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V018000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V429000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V593000 Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 52 complaints
- Air Bags 46 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 22 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 155 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 155 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Mazda CX-7 faces significant issues with suspension and airbag components, both having recalls and high complaint counts. These suggest considerable reliability risks and potential repair costs, lowering its overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| airbags | 70,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noises or vibrations
- Airbag warning light on
- Engine misfires or rough running
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.