2009 Mazda CX-7 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Mazda CX-7, 31% of all 64 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 7 CX-7 model years. Median mileage at failure: 116,000 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 20
- 31% of 64
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 116,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Mazda CX-7 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 6, 2016, latest May 21, 2018.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Mazda CX-7
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Mazda CX-7 have suspension problems?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Mazda CX-7, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 116,000 miles.
- Which Mazda CX-7 year has the most suspension complaints?
- The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has the most suspension complaints (76), compared with 20 for the 2009.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Mazda CX-7?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mazda CX-7 concerns the suspension: 16V593000.