CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mazda CX-7 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (20 reports).
2009 Mazda CX-7 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles was previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement uses the same design.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
Certain Mazda vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Front Ball Joint May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Water can enter the front suspension ball joint fittings on certain Mazda CX-7 vehicles.
Most common 2009 Mazda CX-7 problems
Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
What owners report
Air bag sensor light won't go off, corrosion around the subframe engine light won't go off AC
I purchased a car from Best Buy Motors in Spanaway, WA on [XXX]. Three days later I took the car in for an oil change and my mechanic cited safety issues and identified the rear brakes were faulty and deemed them a safety hazard. I repaired the brakes because I did not want to continue driving them under those conditions. My mechanic stated that the dealership was wrong for selling the car with the brake pads so thin and worn. My bill for the brakes and oil change was $778.28. I called the dealership and asked them to pay for the "parts" $388.08. They talked to the mechanic and came back with parts for $119. They could have fixed the brakes for that amount before they sold it to me. M
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED GOING UP AND DOWN. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED DESPITE HAVING THE TIRES CHECKED FOR PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AND FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO RESET THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS RESET BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED
IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT BY THE SPEEDOMETER FLASHES TWICE, STOPS, FLASHES TWICE, THEN STOPS. THIS CONTINUES FOR ABOUT 20-30 SECONDS AFTER THE CAR IS STARTED AND IS RUNNING/IDLING. ONCE THE 20-30 SECONDS HAVE PASSED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT THEN REMAINS PERMANENTLY LIT. IT REMAINS LIT WHILE DRIVING. THE CYCLE STARTS AGAIN ONCE THE CAR IS RESTARTED.
THE MAZDA HAS MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH TURBO BOOSTER FUNCTIONING AND MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING AIR POLLUTION ISSUES WITH BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE FR TAILPIPE, MAZDA DOES NOT WARRANTY THIS BY ONGOING ISSUES WITH SOME REPAIRS HAVING TO BE DONE AS EARLY AS 60000 MILES,. MY CAR IS LESS THAN 100000 MILES WITH EXTENSIVE REPAIR REQUIRED TO RESOLVE ISSUE, REPAIRS AS EXPENSIVE AS 3000 DOLLARS. THE SMOKE IS SO THICK IS IMPAIRS THE VISION OF CARS THAT MAYBE BEHIND VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED AND RESOLVED, CAR OWNERS SHOULD BE MADE AWARE WHEN PURCHASING THESE MAZDA OF THIS HEAVILY UNRELIABLE IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE TO MAKE THE DECISION BEFOREHAND IF THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
2009 Mazda CX-7 questions
Does the 2009 Mazda CX-7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Mazda CX-7: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Ball Joint May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda CX-7?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (20), Air Bags (17), Engine (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mazda CX-7 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.