Common 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation CX-7 owners have to deal with.

  1. Valve Stem Corrosion and TPMS Warnings

    Mazda owners are experiencing warning lights, valve stem corrosions, and sudden tire blowouts that can all be traced to issues with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Law firms are currently gathering information about potential cl…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2007–2012) CX-7 Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 144 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 34th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 36 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation CX-7 Owners