2010 Mazda CX-7 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 57 of 155 total complaints (37%) on the 2010 Mazda CX-7, the largest problem area for this model year. NHTSA also lists recall 16V593000 covering front lower control arm ball joints, with median mileage at failure of 69,000.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 57
- 37% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 69,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Tire pressure sensor valve stems corrode and crack, leading to rapid air loss from a tire.
- Nuts securing the tire pressure sensors crack from corrosion, loosening a sensor and causing a tire to go flat while driving.
- Owners report popping or creaking noises from the front end linked to ball joints and control arms, sometimes misdiagnosed by dealers as a brake issue.
- Some owners say the front lower control arm recall repair could not be completed because dealers reported the replacement parts were unavailable.
- Owners describe a low tire pressure warning followed by increasing tire noise while driving at highway speed on an interstate.
When 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 21, 2013, latest Jul 25, 2019.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 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
- How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2010 Mazda CX-7?
- NHTSA lists 57 complaints in this area for the 2010 CX-7, which is 37% of all 155 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 suspension?
- Yes. Recall 16V593000 covers 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles where water may enter the front suspension ball joints, and Mazda replaces both front lower control arms free of charge.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 69,000 miles.
- Did the suspension problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 CX-7 shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.