WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL AND STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. THE CAR WAS ONLY STOPPED BY A WALL ON THE HIGHWAY. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND HAD A HEART ATTACK DURING THIS INCIDENT WITH THE CAR. THE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS DEPLOYED.
2007 Mazda CX-7
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most CX-7 years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 153.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
424 reports with mileage · 104 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 206 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 112 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 102 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
20 reportsRECALLS MY # [XXX] KEVIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY NHTSA RECALL #: 16V-593 RECALL DATE: 08/10/16. IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE THE RECALL AND MAZDA STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR. MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY MAZDA RECALL #: 1317F NHTSA RECALL #: 17V-429 . IT HAS BEEN ONCE YEAR SINCE THE RECALL AND MAZDA STILL DOES NOT HAVE PART…
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MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY NHTSA RECALL #: 16V-593 RECALL DATE: 08/10/16. IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE THE RECALL AND MAZDA STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR. MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY MAZDA RECALL #: 1317F NHTSA RECALL #: 17V-429 . IT HAS BEEN ONCE YEAR SINCE THE RECALL AND MAZDA STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR. I BELIEVE THAT MAZDA HAS NO INTENTION OF EVER REPAIRING MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA RECALL #16V-593 - THIS RECALL INDICATES THAT THERE IS THE RISK OF SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS RECALL IS TAKING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME, AND I THINK THAT IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS BE EXPEDITED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE PART BEFORE IT BECOMES A MORE SEVERE ISSUE WHICH COULD…
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NHTSA RECALL #16V-593 - THIS RECALL INDICATES THAT THERE IS THE RISK OF SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS RECALL IS TAKING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME, AND I THINK THAT IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS BE EXPEDITED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE PART BEFORE IT BECOMES A MORE SEVERE ISSUE WHICH COULD INCLUDE LITIGATION. THE STEERING CONTROL IS A VITAL PART OF THE OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE AND I DON'T THINK THAT IT IS FEASIBLE OR FAIR TO THE OWNERS OF MAZDA VEHICLES TO BE PLACED IN SUCH A PRECARIOUS SITUATION. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ESCALATED SO THAT EXISTING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES CAN GET THE REPLACEMENT PARTS THAT ARE NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MY VEHICLE IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE SOME OF THESE STEERING ISSUES, AND I KEEP MY CAR PROPERLY MAINTAINED , BUT THE EXPENSE OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE CONTROL ARMS AT THIS TIME IS A DIFFICULT EXPENSE. PLEASE HELP ME TO HAVE THIS ISSUE ESCALATED.
MAZDA RECALL #: 9716H (NHTSA RECALL #: 16V-593) THIS RECALL IS DATED 8/10/16. FROM MAZDA'S RECALL NOTICE, "THE BALL JOINT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY SEPARATE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH." SO ALMOST A YEAR AND NOTHING....RECALL STILL "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE"????? WHAT ARE THEY W…
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MAZDA RECALL #: 9716H (NHTSA RECALL #: 16V-593) THIS RECALL IS DATED 8/10/16. FROM MAZDA'S RECALL NOTICE, "THE BALL JOINT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY SEPARATE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH." SO ALMOST A YEAR AND NOTHING....RECALL STILL "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE"????? WHAT ARE THEY WAITING ON? SEEMS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE/GREEDY (DO NOT WANT TO INCUR THE COST)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (SHORTLINE MAZDA,90 HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80010, (303) 364-2200 ) WAS CONTACTED AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WA…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (SHORTLINE MAZDA,90 HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80010, (303) 364-2200 ) WAS CONTACTED AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V593000 (SUSPENSION) AND THE DEALER MADE NO MENTION OF THAT RECALL AND WHEN THE PARTS AND REMEDY MAY BE PROVIDED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO SUPPLY A SOLUTION TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURES AS WELL AS THE REMEDY AND PARTS FOR THE TWO RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS LAST LEFT AT THE DEALERS DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL FAILURE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED EXACTLY 10 MONTHS AGO UNDER MAZDA # 9716H, NHTSA # 16V593000. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED RECALL, AS STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST. AFTER 10 MONTHS, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I AM PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK EVERY TIME WE TRAVEL IN THIS VEHICLE. HOW CAN A CAR BE RECALLED AS A SAFETY RISK AND NO PARTS AVAIL…
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MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED EXACTLY 10 MONTHS AGO UNDER MAZDA # 9716H, NHTSA # 16V593000. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED RECALL, AS STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST. AFTER 10 MONTHS, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I AM PUTTING MY FAMILY AT RISK EVERY TIME WE TRAVEL IN THIS VEHICLE. HOW CAN A CAR BE RECALLED AS A SAFETY RISK AND NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ALMOST A YEAR? WHAT ARE THE NHTSA AND MAZDA DOING ABOUT THIS? IF MY CAR LOSES STEERING AND AN ACCIDENT RESULTS, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
TAKATA RECALL I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAZDA OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER'S 17V-012 AND 16V-593 (MANUFACTURE RECALL NUMBER 0717A AND 9716H), INFORMING ME HOW I MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING THAT MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, PLUS I WAS ADVISED NOT TO EVER HAVE A PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AS METAL FRAGMENTS FROM …
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TAKATA RECALL I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAZDA OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER'S 17V-012 AND 16V-593 (MANUFACTURE RECALL NUMBER 0717A AND 9716H), INFORMING ME HOW I MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING THAT MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, PLUS I WAS ADVISED NOT TO EVER HAVE A PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AS METAL FRAGMENTS FROM THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR SINCE THE FIRST NOTICE AND NEARLY 6 MONTHS SINCE THE SECOND NOTICE, YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. MAZDA SAYS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NOTHING INJURIOUS HAS HAPPENED, MY COMPLAINT IS HOW MAZDA SEEMS TO NOT BE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS AND I RISK MY LIFE AND OTHERS WITH EVERY DRIVE I MUST MAKE.
TAKATA RECALL: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON OR BLINKS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 MPH IT SWERVED WITHOUT WARNING TO THE RIGHT CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRES TO FALL OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND NEARLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
MAZDA HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE RECALL PARTS AVAILABLE IN A TIMELY MANNER RESULTING IN MY LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT TO BREAK AWAY FROM MY TIRE CAUSING ME TO LOOSE STEERING WHILE TURNING. ALSO BEING BROKE DOWN ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND NEEDED TO GET MY CAR AND MYSELF TO SAFETY. MY CAR HAD TO BE LIFTED WITH EQUIPMENT TO BE MOVED RE…
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MAZDA HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE RECALL PARTS AVAILABLE IN A TIMELY MANNER RESULTING IN MY LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT TO BREAK AWAY FROM MY TIRE CAUSING ME TO LOOSE STEERING WHILE TURNING. ALSO BEING BROKE DOWN ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND NEEDED TO GET MY CAR AND MYSELF TO SAFETY. MY CAR HAD TO BE LIFTED WITH EQUIPMENT TO BE MOVED RESULTING IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT FENDER DAMAGE! THIS IS VERY INCONSIDERATE AND POOR BUSINESS MANNER!!!
Official recalls
419V782000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
17V457000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jul 18, 2017
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 certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.
17V429000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jun 29, 2017
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 degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
16V593000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Aug 11, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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