https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda CX-7. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:09:09 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2163301 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuously! The low beams point straight down to the road, looks like even with the bumper, you cannot see anything. It looks like you don’t have lights on. Took it to dealer and they say it’s the housing and it’s a Mazda thing and don’t do anything to fix it. I have tried every bulb available for Mazda https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2152306 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of yet. I called Mazda and they told me there were 3 recalls (2 of which my mechanic already fixed) and the airbag recall. Told me not to drive, but would not provide any vehicle to use and would not set an appointment until December 8th, 2025. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2080089 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The headlights are horrible for night time driving. The low beam lights are nearly invisible, which leaves you no choice but to drive with high beam lights and still poses a serious safety risk. Vehicle was taken to dealership and asked if there had been any recalls on the headlights because they’re very dangerous, can’t see anything at night. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2072538 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V429000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer declined to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2049887 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a car from Best Buy Motors in Spanaway, WA on [XXX]. Three days later I took the car in for an oil change and my mechanic cited safety issues and identified the rear brakes were faulty and deemed them a safety hazard. I repaired the brakes because I did not want to continue driving them under those conditions. My mechanic stated that the dealership was wrong for selling the car with https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2049888 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a car from Best Buy Motors in Spanaway, WA on [XXX]. Three days later I took the car in for an oil change and my mechanic cited safety issues and identified the rear brakes were faulty and deemed them a safety hazard. I repaired the brakes because I did not want to continue driving them under those conditions. My mechanic stated that the dealership was wrong for selling the car with https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2028831 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I can not see at night. I have replaced the bulbs several times, and tried the most expensive bulbs. Nothing helps. You can only see with the high beams on, and that’s not safe for other drivers https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2016133 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Recall on air bag throwing metal https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-2015810 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT I called Mazda to report that my air bag warning light came on and they told me it had been replaced on Jan 8, 2019 and was not under recall. Not sure what to do as light stays on all the time while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1998754 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side and passenger’s side air bags independently deployed. There was no accident to cause the air bags to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1988092 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes drivin https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1988093 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes drivin https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1983286 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The headlights are UNSAFE! Extremely dim. We have replaced the bulbs and gotten great LED lights but the issue is still there. Sometimes I feel like my lights aren’t even on but they are, I cannot see. Please can you fix this. They just keep getting worse. I would have to drive with high beams on just to be safe. I don’t drive at night in my car if I don’t absolutely need to because of this issue. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1967206 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT During a rainy evening I could not see with the wipers on max speed and the headlights on low beam. I couldn't see the road unless a car was in front of me or I turn on my high beams. My son was in the car with me and several times I had to go at a crawling speed and still barely stayed on the road because of low visibilty. This has happened more than once and I feel unsafe driving now because I f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1967207 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT During a rainy evening I could not see with the wipers on max speed and the headlights on low beam. I couldn't see the road unless a car was in front of me or I turn on my high beams. My son was in the car with me and several times I had to go at a crawling speed and still barely stayed on the road because of low visibilty. This has happened more than once and I feel unsafe driving now because I f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1932262 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT No matter the bulbs I use, the headlights are always dim. This is incredibly unsafe for night driving. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1928649 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was inoperable, and the cabin air filter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a burning odor. The contact stated that her husband drove to the residence, and while parking the vehicle, he noticed smo https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1875414 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Just bought this car used and the very first night I realized that the headlights are very very very dim. After online research, it seems this is a common issue with make model&year. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1873853 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Low beam headlights are so poor that they barely illuminate the roadway when driving at night. I've replaced them with Sylvania Silverstar Max bulbs as well as tried LED bulbs and neither help. Makes the car almost worthless to drive at night due to the limited visibility. It has slowly gotten worse since my purchase of the vehicle in 2016. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1873854 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Low beam headlights are so poor that they barely illuminate the roadway when driving at night. I've replaced them with Sylvania Silverstar Max bulbs as well as tried LED bulbs and neither help. Makes the car almost worthless to drive at night due to the limited visibility. It has slowly gotten worse since my purchase of the vehicle in 2016. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1867059 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Recently got this car and am fixing it up. Vehicle's headlights function but are dysfunctional. Night driving is impossible as per nearly nonexistent illumination of roadway. Don't know how to fix/upgrade. Wanted to give this vehicle to my Florida student but now hesitate as Florida's roadways are not illuminated. Have seen many posts relative hereto, even when the vehicle was new. A manufac https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1864439 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1864440 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1864441 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to the ocean this Mazda was not properly prepared. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1835931 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission went out at 150,232 Also car has a lot blond spots https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1835932 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission went out at 150,232 Also car has a lot blond spots https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1835933 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission went out at 150,232 Also car has a lot blond spots https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1834449 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Headlight to nowhere just started having horrible visibility it’s like if lights were off I change the bulbs several times LEDs H IDs factory bulbs still results no good https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1833638 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT My daughter was driving a 4 hour trip in Florida on I-95 Halfway into the trip she pulled into a parking lot to stop for lunch and before she could even turn off the vehicle, a fire erupted from under the hood. The car completely burned. There is a police report at Jupiter FL Police department # 22-184325 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-7#complaint-1833639 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT My daughter was driving a 4 hour trip in Florida on I-95 Halfway into the trip she pulled into a parking lot to stop for lunch and before she could even turn off the vehicle, a fire erupted from under the hood. The car completely burned. There is a police report at Jupiter FL Police department # 22-184325