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BrakesPart report

2008 Mazda CX-7 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
78,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 1% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 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.

“Driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH on an extremely cold (-20) morning. Tried to brake and brake is very hard and does not stop. After pumping the brake several times, it grabs and brakes properly. This is the fourth time this has happened in an approximate 30 day period (all during extreme cold). Took car to dealer and they find nothing wrong with the brake system. I have subsequently found the articles about the NHTSA opening an investigation into braking problems on the Mazda cx-9 that sound identical to the problem I have been experiencing.”

NHTSA complaint #10565781, filed 2014-02, 78,500 miles

“Ball joints , control arms , wheel barrings broke into pieces. Tire was angled in grinding on the brakes and rotor. It was bought at a auction from a previous auction buyer. I bought a new frame for the back due to it being bent. I also replaced the exhaust pipe it was cut into pieces. I was very concerned with the lower control arm parts being warn out. The dangers of the ball joints or the barring falling apart would have left me in a dier tragedy. I did have a mechanic replace the parts. He did damage to them so I had to uninstall parts and assemble them as precise as should be. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772476, filed 2026-10

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Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2008 Mazda CX-7

Air bags
53 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology