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

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2011 CX-7, which is 10% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.

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

The complaint data provided does not list a related recall entry, though several owners reference a front suspension ball joint recall (NHTSA campaign 16V593000) in their complaint text.

How serious are the reported steering problems?

NHTSA data tied to this component shows 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 16 steering complaints, with a median failure mileage of 108,000 miles.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 CX-7?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 CX-7 is 108,000 miles.

Which CX-7 model years have the most steering complaints?

Among the years shown, 2011 has the highest share of steering complaints at 10%, compared to 6% for 2010 and 8% for 2012.

2011 Mazda CX-7 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2011 Mazda CX-7, 10% of all complaints for the year, tied to 3 crashes and 1 injury. Most reports center on the front suspension ball joint separating and causing loss of steering control, with median failure mileage at 108,000.

Steering complaints: 16; 10% of 153
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 108,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly turns or pulls without warning, sometimes leading to loss of control and a crash.
Front lower control arm ball joint loosens, rattles, and can separate, causing sudden loss of steering.
Front tire detaches from the vehicle while driving at low speed after the ball joint separates.
Owners report long waits, sometimes over a year, for recall repair parts related to the front suspension ball joint fitting.
Steering feels erratic or hard to keep straight, with reports of difficulty parking and steering wander at low speed.

When 2011 Mazda CX-7 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2016, latest Sep 13, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Sep 2019; peak Sep 2017 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Mazda CX-7

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by CX-7 model year

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

200720 (4%)
20088 (4%)
20095 (8%)
201010 (6%)
201116 (10%)
20123 (8%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2011 CX-7, which is 10% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Mazda CX-7?: The complaint data provided does not list a related recall entry, though several owners reference a front suspension ball joint recall (NHTSA campaign 16V593000) in their complaint text.
How serious are the reported steering problems?: NHTSA data tied to this component shows 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 16 steering complaints, with a median failure mileage of 108,000 miles.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 CX-7?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 CX-7 is 108,000 miles.
Which CX-7 model years have the most steering complaints?: Among the years shown, 2011 has the highest share of steering complaints at 10%, compared to 6% for 2010 and 8% for 2012.