Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (21.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 112 · 21.2% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 111 · 21% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 101 · 19.1% | Recalled | Recall 19V782000 · Recall 17V429000 · Recall 17V457000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 59 · 11.2% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 54 · 10.2% | Recalled | Recall 16V593000 |
| Power Train | 46 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 528 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V782000 · 2019 · reported 10/31/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V429000 · 2017 · reported 06/29/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V457000 · 2017 · reported 07/18/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V593000 · 2016 · reported 08/11/2016
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E011000 · 2009 · reported 04/02/2009
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“LIKE TONS OF OTHER REPORTS ONLINE, MY 2007 CX-7 IS HAVING A TIMING CHAIN/VVT ACTUATOR FAILURE AT AROUND 40000MILES. LUCKILY, AFTER READING THE REPORTS ONLINE…”NHTSA complaint 10353480 — filed 09/02/2010 · POWER TRAIN
“WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND THIS CAR SIMPLY STOPPED AND WOULD NEVER START AGAIN. WE ARE CURRENTLY REPAIRING THIS VEHICLE. OIL CHAIN FAILURE WHICH CAUSED…”NHTSA complaint 10353571 — filed 09/02/2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“MAZDA CX-7 WITH LESS THAN 90,000 HAS ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO BAD VARIABLE ACTUATOR FOR THE ENGINE AND BAD OIL CONTROL VALVE. I HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10351727 — filed 08/25/2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 112 of 528 NHTSA complaints (21.2%), followed by engine and engine cooling (111), air bags (101), engine and engine cooling:cooling system (59). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
528 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 30 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V782000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
