Mazda CX-7 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mazda CX-7 model year (2007–2012) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mazda CX-7 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 311 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 324
3 recalls · 150 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 167
3 recalls · 112 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 121
Best Mazda CX-7 Years to Buy
3 recalls · 21 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 34
3 recalls · 52 complaints
Main area: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 61
3 recalls · 102 complaints
Main area: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 111
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Mazda CX-7 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 21 | 2 | — | 34 | Good |
| 2011 | 3 | 112 | — | — | 121 | Caution |
| 2010 | 3 | 102 | — | — | 111 | Good |
| 2009 | 3 | 52 | — | — | 61 | Good |
| 2008 | 3 | 150 | 4 | — | 167 | Caution |
| 2007 | 3 | 311 | 2 | — | 324 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mazda CX-7 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder CX-7 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year CX-7 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2007 Mazda CX-7 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 311 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 324 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year CX-7 to buy?+
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 34. It has only 3 recalls and 21 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which CX-7 has the fewest problems?+
The 2012, 2009, 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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