2012 MAZDA CX-7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
59
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 MAZDA CX-7
The 2012 MAZDA CX-7 has received a total of 59 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. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (14 complaints), Air Bags (12 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7, potentially affecting up to 494,819 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 17V457000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 79,402 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 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 included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling...
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 front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4,...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7
59 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
No matter the bulbs I use, the headlights are always dim. This is incredibly unsafe for night driving.
There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared.
There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared.
There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared.
The headlights are too dim for safe night driving. Bulbs also fail yearly. This is a common problem reported with 2012 MAZDA CX7
Safety Rating for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MAZDA CX-7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MAZDA CX-7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MT-002-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely. Metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure) may rest...
SA-020-19 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles (with L5 engine only) may exhibit the Check Engine Light ON with DTC P0606. This may be caused by corrosion on the C-31 connector due to moisture.
1099M — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN REPROGRAMMING A CONTROL MODULE, ALWAYS USE THE GR-8 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY MODE. IF NOT USED, THE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING MAY FAIL DUE TO A WEAK VEHICLE BATTERY.THE GR-8 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY MODE PREVENTS THE VEHICLE BATTERY FROM BEING DISCHARGED. THIS ALLOWS THE IDS TO REPROGRAM...
0100516 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
09-030-14 — SEATS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
01-011-14-2907 — ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS OR OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE NOISE MAY OCCUR IN AREAS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. DUE TO HIGH HEAT, THE LUBRICANT INSIDE THE NO. 3 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER (A) MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE, CAUSING A...
09-037-13-2856 — EQUIPMENT
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 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
03-001-13 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
01-027-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 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 — 199 complaints
- 2012 MAZDA CX-7 (current)
- 2013 MAZDA CX-7 — 2 complaints
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