What electrical problems does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have?

NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2010 CX-7, covering dim or hard-to-read instrument gauges, repeated headlight bulb failures, melted tail light bulbs, and sudden loss of power at stops with warning lights illuminated.

How common are electrical complaints on the 2010 CX-7?

Electrical system issues account for 19% of all 155 complaints filed for the 2010 CX-7, the largest single problem area reported to NHTSA for that model year.

At what mileage do 2010 CX-7 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints is 69,245 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2010 CX-7.

2010 Mazda CX-7 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 29 electrical complaints for the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 19% of that year's 155 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 69,245 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 29; 19% of 155
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,245 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument panel gauges are hard to read in bright sunlight and appear dim or dark at night, even with brightness set to maximum.
Headlight bulbs burn out repeatedly, with some owners reporting replacements four or more times or eight times over a few years.
Headlights run dim, making nighttime driving difficult even after bulb replacement.
Vehicle loses power at a stop with the check engine and TCS/DSC lights illuminating, requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted before it will move again.
Tail light bulbs melt inside both rear lamp housings.

When 2010 Mazda CX-7 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2010, latest May 1, 2024.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to May 2024; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Mazda CX-7

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CX-7 model year

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

201029 (19%)
201140 (26%)
201210 (26%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What electrical problems does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have?: NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2010 CX-7, covering dim or hard-to-read instrument gauges, repeated headlight bulb failures, melted tail light bulbs, and sudden loss of power at stops with warning lights illuminated.
How common are electrical complaints on the 2010 CX-7?: Electrical system issues account for 19% of all 155 complaints filed for the 2010 CX-7, the largest single problem area reported to NHTSA for that model year.
At what mileage do 2010 CX-7 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure across reported electrical complaints is 69,245 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2010 CX-7.