2008 Mazda CX-7 recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V782000 · Oct 31, 2019
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…
69,879 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 17V457000 · Jul 18, 2017
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling…
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…
79,402 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 17V429000 · Jun 29, 2017
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant…
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…
205,377 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Suspension · NHTSA 16V593000 · Aug 11, 2016
Problem: 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…
Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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,…
190,102 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Equipment · NHTSA 09E011000 · Apr 2, 2009
Problem: Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460R. These fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be…
Risk: This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. The unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at 1-800-238-2388.
2,323 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Dec 30, 2021 · NC · crash
Nhtsa campaign id : 09E011000 mfg's report date : mar 31, 2009 component : equipment potential number of units affected : 2323 summary : thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460R. These fit kits were sold…
Electrical System · Dec 24, 2020 · 126,000 miles · GA · fire
Car had been sitting in the driveway for 2 full days with no use. I walked outside to place trash in trash bin and noticed smoke coming from the drivers door. I quickly ran inside, grabbed fire extinguisher and put out the fire.it looks like the fire originated at the window motor or the window switch panel on the drivers side door.
Wheels · Dec 20, 2020 · 1,212,300 miles · NC
I already have a complaint but I forgot to add that my airbag light is on and won't come off along with my engine light it won't even crank since we broke down in the middle of highway because idh the money to get it fixed and trying to ask for a ride everyday! Thank you so much
Engine · Dec 20, 2020 · 1,212,300 miles · NC
I already have a complaint but I forgot to add that my airbag light is on and won't come off along with my engine light it won't even crank since we broke down in the middle of highway because idh the money to get it fixed and trying to ask for a ride everyday! Thank you so much
Power Train · Dec 20, 2020 · 1,212,300 miles · NC
I already have a complaint but I forgot to add that my airbag light is on and won't come off along with my engine light it won't even crank since we broke down in the middle of highway because idh the money to get it fixed and trying to ask for a ride everyday! Thank you so much
Suspension · Dec 9, 2020 · 122,984 miles · NC
I was driving down the highway and suddenly I hear a loud noise sounded like I was in a big rig truck then all of a sudden it started to overheat b4 I could pull off of highway it cut off right in the highway I had my grandson with me and thank goodness there was not a lot of traffic or we probably would've been dead
Engine · Dec 9, 2020 · 122,984 miles · NC
I was driving down the highway and suddenly I hear a loud noise sounded like I was in a big rig truck then all of a sudden it started to overheat b4 I could pull off of highway it cut off right in the highway I had my grandson with me and thank goodness there was not a lot of traffic or we probably would've been dead
Power Train · Dec 9, 2020 · 122,984 miles · NC
I was driving down the highway and suddenly I hear a loud noise sounded like I was in a big rig truck then all of a sudden it started to overheat b4 I could pull off of highway it cut off right in the highway I had my grandson with me and thank goodness there was not a lot of traffic or we probably would've been dead
Air Bags · Oct 12, 2020 · CA
I did receive 2 airbag recalls ,I did visit mazda dealers for repair , they did fixed ,and when I checked :result 0 unrepaired recalls.but I received still many recall letters.please review and stop those letters which bother me.I 'm so grateful for your help. Have a good day
Exterior Lighting · Sep 19, 2020 · 93,000 miles · FL
These headlights and taillights and even inside the car dome lights are dangerously dim. Even with lights on bright it is difficult to see
Unknown or Other · Aug 16, 2020 · 130,000 miles · CA
Timing chain is rattling
Air Bags · Jun 25, 2020 · 97,000 miles · OH
When driving with cruise control on. The highway at 65 MPH, I try to turn it off by depressing the brake, the brake is stiff and will not disengage. The only way to disengage is by pushing the on off button on steering wheel. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mazda CX-7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2008 Mazda CX-7, the most recent one (19V782000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda CX-7?
Based on 191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (53), engine (44), engine and engine cooling (40).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2008 Mazda CX-7?
Owners reported 3 crashes, 9 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.