Mazda

CX-7

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · model years 2007 to 2012

Includes CX-7 2WD and CX-7 4WD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Worst year: 2007. complaints: 528, about 5.1x this model's typical 103; recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mazda CX-7
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2007	2Gas	18.5	no data	$4,175	4	528	no data	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 29%, ENGINE 16%, AIR BAGS 14%
complaints: 528, about 5.1x this model's typical 103 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 complaints reporting a fire: 30 NHTSA advised parking the 2007 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	18.5	no data	$4,175	4	191	no data	AIR BAGS 20%, ENGINE 17%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%
complaints: 191, about 1.9x this model's typical 103 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 9 NHTSA advised parking the 2008 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 12 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	19	no data	$4,075	5	65	no data	SUSPENSION 23%, AIR BAGS 20%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 65, below this model's typical 103 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2009 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 41 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	3Gas	21	244	$3,650	5	155	231	SUSPENSION 24%, AIR BAGS 21%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 155, above this model's typical 154 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2010 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	20	244	$3,850	4	153	224	SUSPENSION 25%, AIR BAGS 21%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%
complaints: 153, below this model's typical 154 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2011 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 41 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	20	244	$3,850	4	39	214	SUSPENSION 24%, AIR BAGS 20%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%
complaints: 39, below this model's typical 154 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 54 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2007: 18.5 to 2012: 20

Owner complaints2007: 528 to 2012: 39

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mazda CX-7 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.