2011 MAZDA CX-7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
199
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 MAZDA CX-7
The 2011 MAZDA CX-7 has received a total of 199 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (50 complaints), Air Bags (41 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (37 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7, potentially affecting up to 620,794 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 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 2011 MAZDA CX-7
199 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuously! The low beams point straight down to the road, looks like even with the bumper, you cannot see anything. It looks like you don’t have lights on. Took it to dealer and they say it’s the housing and it’s a Mazda thing and don’t do anything to fix it. I have tried every bulb available for Mazda and nothing helps. They need to fix this. I see SEVERAL owners with the same complaints! Please don’t overlook this as it is very dangerous and may cause deaths.
My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of yet. I called Mazda and they told me there were 3 recalls (2 of which my mechanic already fixed) and the airbag recall. Told me not to drive, but would not provide any vehicle to use and would not set an appointment until December 8th, 2025.
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V429000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer declined to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I can not see at night. I have replaced the bulbs several times, and tried the most expensive bulbs. Nothing helps. You can only see with the high beams on, and that’s not safe for other drivers
Safety Rating for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 MAZDA CX-7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MAZDA CX-7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-011-18-3448 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom to be more noticeable, however, it does not affect the performance of the light. This condensation/fog is a natural...
09-030-14-2943 — 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...
01-011-14 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
EFC-1-13-00444 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MAZDA: INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVAPORATE EMISSION STANDARD LAUNCHING OF EMISSION RECALL 7113-L. *PE
09-037-13 — SEATS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
09-037-13-2856 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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...
01-011-13-2766 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0101:00 STORED IN MEMORY.DTC P0101:00 - MAF SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
SB-04-004-12 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
MAZDA: SEVERAL WIRING HARNESSES RUN UNDER MASTER CYLINDER AND EXTREME CAUTION IS TAKEN WHEN REFILLING OR REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN WIRING HARNESS. MODEL 2007-2012 CX-7. *PE
SB-08-001-12 — AIR BAGS
MAZDA: VEHICLES, WITH DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS, MAY EXPERIENCE WARNING ILLUMINATION FOR AIR BAGS, DTC B1994 AND/OR B1998. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 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 — 215 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA CX-7 (current)
- 2012 MAZDA CX-7 — 59 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA CX-7 — 2 complaints
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- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA PROTEGE — 1,377 total complaints
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