How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have?

NHTSA lists 40 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Mazda CX-7, which is 26% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Mazda CX-7 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Mazda CX-7.

What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2011 CX-7?

Owners most often describe foggy or moisture-filled headlight lenses that dim illumination, repeated headlight bulb failures, and dashboard gauge lighting that stays on or is too dim to read.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2011 CX-7?

The median mileage at failure across reported electrical system complaints is 49,646 miles.

Did the 2011 CX-7's electrical complaints result in any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with electrical system complaints on the 2011 Mazda CX-7.

2011 Mazda CX-7 Electrical System Problems

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 logged 40 electrical system complaints to NHTSA, 26% of its 153 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year in this group. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 49,646.

Electrical System complaints: 40; 26% of 153
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,646 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlight lenses fog up or retain moisture, dimming illumination and sometimes causing lights to burn out or melt the cover.
Instrument panel and gauge cluster lights stay illuminated at all times or are too dim to read gauges, even after dealer adjustment.
Headlight bulbs fail repeatedly, with owners reporting multiple replacements of driver and passenger side headlamps within a short span.
Battery-related no-start issues occur randomly, sometimes requiring jump starts, especially reported alongside repeated headlight failures.
Rear tail light bulbs overheat, burning through the plastic casing of the brake light housing.

When 2011 Mazda CX-7 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2011, latest Aug 3, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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

How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have?: NHTSA lists 40 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Mazda CX-7, which is 26% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Mazda CX-7 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Mazda CX-7.
What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2011 CX-7?: Owners most often describe foggy or moisture-filled headlight lenses that dim illumination, repeated headlight bulb failures, and dashboard gauge lighting that stays on or is too dim to read.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2011 CX-7?: The median mileage at failure across reported electrical system complaints is 49,646 miles.
Did the 2011 CX-7's electrical complaints result in any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with electrical system complaints on the 2011 Mazda CX-7.