Mazda

CX-7

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · model years 2010 to 2012

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

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The verdict

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 155, above this model's typical 152; recalls: 5, above 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	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	21	244	$3,650	5	155	SUSPENSION 24%, AIR BAGS 21%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 155, above this model's typical 152 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2010 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 38 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	152	SUSPENSION 26%, AIR BAGS 21%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%
complaints: 152, in line with this model's typical 152 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	SUSPENSION 24%, AIR BAGS 20%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%
complaints: 39, below this model's typical 152 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, median2010: 21 to 2012: 20

Owner complaints2010: 155 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.