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2008 Mazda CX-7 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 25% of all 191 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 7 CX-7 model years. Median mileage at failure: 100,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
47
25% of 191
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
100,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Mazda CX-7 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2008, latest Dec 20, 2020.

2008 Mazda CX-7 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2008Sep 2010Oct 2016Feb 2017Jun 2017Dec 2017Jan 2020
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Dec 2020; peak Jul 2017 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Mazda CX-7

  1. NHTSA 16V593000Aug 11, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires190,102 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

    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 from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.

    Risk: 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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by CX-7 model year

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

  1. 200776 (14%)
  2. 200847 (25%)
  3. 200920 (31%)
  4. 201057 (37%)
  5. 201155 (36%)
  6. 201215 (38%)
  7. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda CX-7 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,500 miles.
Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has the most suspension complaints (76), compared with 47 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Mazda CX-7?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda CX-7 concerns the suspension: 16V593000.

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.