Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Mazda CX-7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 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 #17V457000 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 14 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 has notable reliability concerns, with recalls for airbag inflator issues and suspension problems. Frequent complaints about suspension and airbags highlight significant maintenance risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| Airbag inflator | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$450 | 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 inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant replacement every 4 years
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Illuminated airbag warning light
- Electronics malfunctioning
- Uneven tire wear
- Difficulty steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Mazda CX-7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.