2007 Mazda CX-7 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 0% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front passenger door locking mechanism malfunctioned and the door could not be unlocked from inside or outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear driver's door was also locked and could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Mazda of new bern, 1715b us-70, new bern, north carolina) who was able to pry the doors open and diagnosed that the locking mechanism cables failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11111939, filed 2018-07, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he attempted to unlock the doors using the key fob, but the doors would not unlock. Upon unlocking the vehicle manually, the contact noticed that the unlock buttons on the interior also would not unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10421154, filed 2011-08, 113,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda CX-7
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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