Is the Mazda CX-7 Reliable?

20072012 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

56/100
Fair

Reliability Score

18
Total Recalls
737
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mazda CX-7 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20123212
63
Fair
20112107
60
Fair
20103102
55
Fair
2009449
50
Fair
200831474
53
Fair
200733112
54
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the CX-7 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mazda CX-756/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The CX-7 scores 12 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Mazda CX-7 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS
129
SUSPENSION
115
ENGINE
98
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
65
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
51
POWER TRAIN
38

Based on 737 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda CX-7 reliable?+

The Mazda CX-7 scores 56/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 18 recall campaigns and 737 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year CX-7 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2012 CX-7 achieved the highest reliability score of 63/100 with 3 recalls and 21 complaints.

How many miles does a CX-7 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mazda CX-7 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used CX-7 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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