What are the worst Mazda CX-7 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Mazda CX-7 year is 2007 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2009, 2012.

Mazda CX-7: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2009, 2012

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2012solid year39 complaints · 4 recalls 2011153 complaints · 4 recalls 2010155 complaints · 5 recalls 2009solid year64 complaints · 6 recalls 2008191 complaints · 5 recalls 2007worst year528 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.