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BrakesPart report

2007 Mazda CX-7 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 528 total for the year
Median mileage
28,160miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 1% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,160 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I applied the brakes the brake pedal wouldn't depress, and I couldn't stop the car quickly. Fortunately I tried pumping the brakes which worked. The car goes into the Mazda dealership tomorrow for repairs. The vehicle is a Mazda CX-7, 2007 model, with approximately 25,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10345133, filed 2010-07, 24,520 miles

“I was driving on a snow-packed interstate highway when the car ahead of me stopped. I applied the brakes immediately. My speed was about 25 MPH. The anti-lock braking system immediately responded, but my speed did not diminish appropriately. I struck the car ahead. About 20 minutes later, I tried to stop at a red light and the vehicle seemed to continue with little or no brake force actually being applied. The anti-lock system seemed overly sensitive.”

NHTSA complaint #10305965, filed 2010-02, 31,800 miles

“I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7, my vehicle has 71,000 miles I have noticed a riddling noise for the past few months. I visit three mechanics and all three mechanics are telling me it's the vvt timing chain. The cost the repair my vehicle is $3,000 to $4,000 dollars. I contact the Mazda dealer and because I have no warranty I have to pay out of pocket. So I begin to do my research online. I realized that there are hundreds of other Mazda CX-7 owners that are having the same issues as I. What a coincidence Mazda has discontinued manufacturing the Mazda CX-7. …”

NHTSA complaint #10824396, filed 2016-02

“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering, brakes, and the entire electrical system failed. The contact could not stop the vehicle. Approximately three minutes later, the power steering and brakes returned. The dealer stated that they had never before experienced this type of failure. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10261295, filed 2009-03, 35,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201213%
201153%
201064%
200923%
200821%
200761%

Other parts of the 2007 Mazda CX-7

Engine cooling
206 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsEquipment
31 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTires
19 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda CX-7

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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