YearToAvoid

2010 Mazda CX-7 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 17% of all complaints filed for that year. No engine-related recall is tied to this year. Median mileage at failure was 51,050 miles, mostly turbo whining and loss of power.

Engine complaints
26
17% of 155
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,050 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Turbo makes a loud whining noise under acceleration, followed by loss of power and white smoke from the exhaust.
  • Sudden inability to accelerate at low speeds, sometimes accompanied by a clacking or flapping sound in the engine bay.
  • Persistent rattling noise from the engine at startup that recurs even after dealers replace motor mounts and related parts.
  • Engine belt failure with shredded belt pieces found wrapped around the engine pulley, causing loss of power steering.
  • Check engine and TCS/DSC warning lights illuminate at a stop, with the car refusing to move until restarted.

When 2010 Mazda CX-7 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2010, latest Aug 16, 2022.

2010 Mazda CX-7 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2010Oct 2012Mar 2013May 2014Oct 2014Jul 2017Mar 2018Sep 2020
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Aug 2022; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 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. 201026 (17%)
  2. 20118 (5%)
  3. 20124 (10%)
  4. 20131 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have?
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 CX-7, which is 17% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 engine or turbo?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 CX-7 engine or turbo problems.
At what mileage do 2010 CX-7 engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 51,050 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2010 CX-7?
Owners most often describe a loud whining turbo noise followed by loss of power and white exhaust smoke, along with engine rattling at startup.
Do engine problems on the 2010 CX-7 lead to fires?
NHTSA data for this model year records 2 fire incidents overall, though the sample engine complaints themselves describe turbo and rattling issues rather than fire.

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.