2010 Mazda CX-7 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Mazda CX-7.

20092011
Complaints
215
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2010 Mazda CX-7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#152 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:62,692 mi
#245 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:61,299 mi
#321 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:83,745 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Mazda CX-7.

Suspension Failures
52
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,692
Airbags
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,299
Headlight/Taillight Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,745
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60,668
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,678
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,316
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,850
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,140
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,986
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,071
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Mazda CX-7

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~691,021 vehicles.

19V782000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~69,879 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

18V717000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~155,436 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

18V018000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~70,227 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

17V429000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~205,377 affected

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

16V593000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
~190,102 affected

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.

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2010 Mazda CX-7 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2010 Mazda CX-7 has 215 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-7?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (52 complaints, avg 62,692 mi); Airbags (45 complaints, avg 61,299 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (21 complaints, avg 83,745 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Mazda CX-7?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,903 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Mazda CX-7?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 include 4 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 691,021 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Mazda CX-7?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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