repaired · 2021 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 Mazda CX-7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 154 owner complaints about the 2011 Mazda CX-7, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-429 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mazda CX-7 has problems
154 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
51Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
42Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
38Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
16Steering3 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
7Electrical system
5Service brakes
5Engine
4Visibility/wiper
2011 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 51 | 1 |
| Air bags | 42 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 38 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 |
| Power train | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 Mazda CX-7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other CX-7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-7 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Mazda CX-7 safety ratings
2011 Mazda CX-7 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What CX-7 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My wheel on front driver's side is wobbly and I just decided to look up for any recalls and I'm lucky we didn't have a major accident I drive the interstate almost daily also I want to report that my door handles have had to be replaced 6 times since we've bought the car in 2019
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR BALL JOINTS HOWEVER NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WAITED OVER A YEAR AND THE BALL JOINT LET GO SO I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE MY MAZDA. I TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAD IT FIXED. 3 MONTHS LATER I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM MAZDA THAT THE PARTS…
IN MARCH 20, 2018 I HAVE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM MAZDA (PO BOX 1091, ROYAL OAK, MI 48068); SAFETY RECALL 9716H, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-593. I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, SUBURBAN MAZDA, 37911 GRAND RIVER AVE., FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48335 [PHONE]) WHERE THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME…
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