2008 Mazda CX-7 problems
The 2008 Mazda CX-7 has 268 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (29%) concerns engine. Next are air bags (20%) and suspension (15%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 268 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 29% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 170 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 38 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 40 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 32 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 170 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 63,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 60,000 miles (66 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 11 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2008 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Mazda CX-7 with enough data (105 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Nov. 2015 I was involved in a accident on I435 in which the airbags deployed which I inhaled the gas, which disoriented me for awhile. After regaining my senses discovered my vehicle was totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx7. While driving black smoke was expelled through the vents of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A technician from the dealer stated that the air conditioning clutch and belt had failed. He then added that the failure was a manufacturer defect. However,the estimated cost for the repair was $1,243.00. The manufacturer took a report, and a representative stated that they would assist with the repair. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired.
2008 mazda cx7, A/C compressor locked up,bought it brand new from dealer and only at 14,500 miles it locks up on me.
June 2010. Turbo engine failed cx7-2008 mazda- sludge in engine. Excessive consumption and burning of oil in vehicle. This is what lead to the failure and breakdown of this vehicle. Tires were also bald at 21,000 miles. Had to buy 4 new tires last year.