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Mazda CX-7

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators and suspension components.

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20122011
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2012 Mazda CX-72012 model

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Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
201217211913.8411.212.38
201117211913.8411.212.38

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
2012suv42.3PremiumAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive
2011suv42.3PremiumAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearRolloverRated vehicletpms
201242012 Mazda CX-7 SUV AWDstandard
201142011 Mazda CX-7 SUV AWDstandard

Model year reports

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The 2012 Mazda CX-7 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators and suspension components.

2011

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The 2011 Mazda CX-7 presents a mixed ownership proposition.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mazda CX-7?

Carfocal currently has 2 published CX-7 reports, covering 2011 through 2012. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2012 Mazda CX-7 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators and suspension components.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012.

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Is the Mazda CX-7 reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mazda CX-7. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2012 mazda cx-7 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators and suspension components. and the 2012 mazda cx-7's value proposition is significantly impacted by its below-average reliability and critical safety recall history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

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What are common problems with the Mazda CX-7?

Across Carfocal's published CX-7 guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag Inflator, Front Lower Ball Joint, and Turbocharger. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag Inflator, Front Lower Ball Joint, and Turbocharger.

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