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Model Year Problem Record

Mazda CX-7 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Mazda CX-7: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

192Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine84 complaints

84 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags53 complaints

53 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V429000, 17V457000, 19V782000.

Suspension41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V593000.

Lighting14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V593000Reported August 11, 2016 - 190,102 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 190,102 vehicles across all affected models.

17V429000Reported June 29, 2017 - 205,377 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 205,377 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

17V457000Reported July 18, 2017 - 79,402 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 79,402 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

19V782000Reported October 31, 2019 - 69,879 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 69,879 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20082

200917

201021

201111

201213

201321

201414

20159

201621

201743

20187

20191

202010

20211

20261

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.