YearToAvoid

2007 Mazda CX-7 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 321 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 61% of all 528 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 CX-7 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 23 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 62,920 miles.

Engine complaints
321
61% of 528
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
23
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
62,920 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Mazda CX-7 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2008, latest Aug 27, 2020.

2007 Mazda CX-7 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter312008 Q12010 Q12011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42020 Q2
321 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2020 Q3; peak 2010 Q3 (31).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Mazda CX-7

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CX-7 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2007321 (61%)
  2. 200885 (45%)
  3. 200920 (31%)
  4. 201026 (17%)
  5. 20118 (5%)
  6. 20124 (10%)
  7. 20131 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda CX-7 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 321 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 61% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,920 miles.
Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has the most engine complaints (321), compared with 321 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.