2008 Mazda CX-7 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

44Engine complaints

23%Of all 191 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS51 · 26.7%

ENGINE44 · 23%

SUSPENSION37 · 19.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27 · 14.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING14 · 7.3%

Share of the 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mazda CX-7 overview page.

What owners report

“I WANT TO IMPLORE YOU TO MAKE MAZDA RECALL THIS MAKE/MODEL, WITH THEM KNOWING THEY HAVE A FAULTY VVT/TIMING CHAIN ISSUE, THAT HAS AFFECTED HUNDREDS,IF…”NHTSA complaint 10919927 — filed 10/28/2016

“VVT AND TIMING CHAIN NOISE AND HEAVY ENGINE RATTLE AT START UP, 72,000 MILES ON VEHICLE MAZDA REFUSES ANY KIND OF WARRANTY ON ENGINE.”NHTSA complaint 10911032 — filed 10/02/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-7. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT…”NHTSA complaint 10908888 — filed 09/23/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda CX-7 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mazda CX-7: 44 of 191 complaints on file (23%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Mazda CX-7 have in total?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.