2011 Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems

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

51Suspension complaints

33.6%Of all 152 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION51 · 33.6%

AIR BAGS42 · 27.6%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING37 · 24.3%

STEERING16 · 10.5%

POWER TRAIN7 · 4.6%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mazda CX-7 overview page.

What owners report

“RECEVIED A LETTER FROM MAZDA REGAREDING A RECALL ON OUR CAR OCTOBER 2106 AS OF TODAY( NOVEMBER 2017) STILL GETTING A RUN AROUND ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11041881 — filed 11/01/2017

“NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V-593 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 9716H SUMMARY WATER MAY ENTER THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT FITTING. DRIVING ON ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS…”NHTSA complaint 11039363 — filed 10/24/2017

“NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V-593 SUMMARY WATER MAY ENTER THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT FITTING. DRIVING ON ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN AREAS THAT USE…”NHTSA complaint 11035733 — filed 10/23/2017

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mazda CX-7: 51 of 152 complaints on file (33.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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.