VehicleVerdict

Mazda CX-7 years to avoid

The Mazda CX-7 years to avoid are 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2013 is the cleanest year on record.

1,544

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

2007–2013

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mazda CX-7 NHTSA complaints by model year716 complaints2007: 716 complaints2008: 265 complaints2009: 85 complaints2010: 215 complaints2011: 202 complaints2012: 59 complaints2013: 2 complaints
Mazda CX-7 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

CX-7 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2007High complaint rate716

Every CX-7 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201320
2012594
20112024
20102155
2009856
20082655
2007avoid7165

Common questions

What are the worst Mazda CX-7 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CX-7 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2013.

What is the best year for the Mazda CX-7?

By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CX-7 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-7 have?

Across all model years, the CX-7 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,544 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.