Mazda CX-7 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2010 Mazda CX-7
215 complaints (269% of segment average)
Main issue: INCOMPLETE RECALL FOR LOWER CONTROL ARMS. MY VEHICLE IS MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN GOING IN DRIVE AND IN REVERSE. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WILL MAKE CREAKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ALL NOISES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK OVER A HOUR TO COME BACK AND
2011 Mazda CX-7
202 complaints (253% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V593000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT