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2007 Mazda CX-7 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 4% of all 528 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 7 CX-7 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 65,850 miles.

Steering complaints
20
4% of 528
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
65,850 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Mazda CX-7 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2009, latest May 15, 2019.

2007 Mazda CX-7 steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2009Feb 2010Nov 2011Mar 2013Apr 2017Jun 2017Aug 2017Feb 2018
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to May 2019; peak May 2017 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2007 Mazda CX-7

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by CX-7 model year

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

  1. 200720 (4%)
  2. 20088 (4%)
  3. 20095 (8%)
  4. 201010 (6%)
  5. 201116 (10%)
  6. 20123 (8%)
  7. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda CX-7 have steering problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,850 miles.
Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has the most steering complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2007.
Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 is classified under steering. 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.