Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2012
NewestThe 2012 Mazda CX-7 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators and suspension components.
2011
The 2011 Mazda CX-7 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
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.
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.
2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
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.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 2
- Years tracked
- 2
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints