2010 MAZDA CX-7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
215
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
The 2010 MAZDA CX-7 has received a total of 215 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (52 complaints), Air Bags (45 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7, potentially affecting up to 691,021 vehicles.
Recall 19V782000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 69,879 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3,...
View full details →Recall 18V717000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 155,436 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6,...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for...
View full details →Recall 18V018000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 70,227 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 16V593000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 190,102 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate...
Consequence: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...
View full details →Recall 17V429000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 205,377 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
215 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side and passenger’s side air bags independently deployed. There was no accident to cause the air bags to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes driving at night very difficult. and unsafe.
Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes driving at night very difficult. and unsafe.
Recently got this car and am fixing it up. Vehicle's headlights function but are dysfunctional. Night driving is impossible as per nearly nonexistent illumination of roadway. Don't know how to fix/upgrade. Wanted to give this vehicle to my Florida student but now hesitate as Florida's roadways are not illuminated. Have seen many posts relative hereto, even when the vehicle was new. A manufacturer's recall should issue for new improved headlights. Please advise on a fix for this essential vehicular safety function .
Headlight to nowhere just started having horrible visibility it’s like if lights were off I change the bulbs several times LEDs H IDs factory bulbs still results no good
Safety Rating for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 MAZDA CX-7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01-022-19-3657 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Bulletin is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria if replacement is necessary or not.
ER-7113-L — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PCM SOFTWARE PARAMETERS ARE INCORRECT, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION STANDARDS AND REQUIRE PCM TO BE REPROGRAMMED WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE TO CORRECTION CONDITION. MODEL 2007-2012 CX-7. *PE
09-037-13-2856 — SEATS
ON SOME VEHICLES, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ADJUST THE DRIVER SEAT UP OR DOWN USING THE MANUAL SEAT LIFT LEVER. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BROKEN FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER THAT INTERFERES WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SEAT LIFTER MECHA-NISM. THE COVER MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY BROKEN BY...
09-24-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
09-024-13-2826 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SURFACE OF THE DOOR TRIM ARM REST MAY PEEL OFF, RESULTING IN POOR APPEARANCE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY POOR ADHESION. THE SURFACE MAY PEEL WHEN THE ARM REST IS GRABBED BY HAND.AS A MASS-PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT, ADDITIONAL ADHESION HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE ARM REST SURFACE.
01-027-12-2739 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2096:00 STORED IN MEMORY.THE PCM LOGIC CONTROL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ELIMINATE THIS CONCERN.
SB-08-003-12 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
MAZDA: AIR BAG MODULE (INFLATOR NO. 1 AND NO. 2) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH AND AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON, DUE TO TERMINALS OF SHORT HARNESS BEING POORLY CONNECTED TO SAS CONTROL MODULE AND PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. MODELS 2007-10 CX-7. *PE
SB-01-005-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAZDA SERVICE PROGRAM (MSP27) - READINESS CODE FOR EVAPORATIVE MONITORING SYSTEM. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 MAZDA CX-7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA CX-7
- 2007 MAZDA CX-7 — 714 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA CX-7 — 265 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA CX-7 — 85 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA CX-7 (current)
- 2011 MAZDA CX-7 — 199 complaints
- 2012 MAZDA CX-7 — 59 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA CX-7 — 2 complaints
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