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SuspensionPart report

2008 Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
21%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
112,294miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 21% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,294 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving down the highway and suddenly I hear a loud noise sounded like I was in a big rig truck then all of a sudden it started to overheat b4 I could pull off of highway it cut off right in the highway I had my grandson with me and thank goodness there was not a lot of traffic or we probably would've been dead”

NHTSA complaint #11378612, filed 2020-12, 122,984 miles

“I have a lot of problems with the suspension I know the Mazda cx 7 has a recall before I buy this car, how I can find more information if the previous owner fixes the problem and attend the suspension recall issue. I need a letter to fix this problem or who I need to contact. I don't feel comfortable driving this car with all the issues I have. Is a safety risk for me and my family whenever I drive this vehicle I hear a sound under is like something is broken and is the only car I have. I hope you can give me more info.”

NHTSA complaint #11300176, filed 2020-01, 25 miles

“Bought the car july 30 2016. Left front control arm broke causing lost steering and additional damage to the car. Had the car repaired at a shop july 20 2017. Got a recall notice for the same issue sept 2017. Just had the car repaired as per the recall 08/09/2018 but now Mazda does not want to reimburse for the prior repairs made since it was after the august 10 2016 date on the recall and cause I don't have the bank statement from back then showing it was paid on my visa. I sent them the invoice from the garage that is clearly marked paid visa. …”

NHTSA complaint #11118901, filed 2018-08, 112,294 miles

“My CX-7 was repaired under the ball joint recall. The ball joint had failed prior to getting the ball joint replaced. As a result there were a lot more repairs that were required. It has been a little over a year since the ball joints were repaired. Repair date was 1/25/2017. According to morrie's chippewa valley Mazda in lake hallie, wi, my left ball joint is already loose. It was my understanding that this recall was to address the ball joints failing prematurely. It should have lasted more than a year. Mazda says there is no warranty for the recall replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11162484, filed 2018-12, 149,981 miles

“I own a Mazda 2008 cx7 sport - purchased new on 11/28/2007. I have 62,500 miles on the vehicle. It was towed to the dealer on 6/22/2010 with loud whining noise and loss of power. Dealer said the turbo is malfunctioned. Over the next week the extended service company for Mazda requested maintenance records. I had the oil changed outside of the dealer some of the time. They looked at this and declined the warranty repairs. I kept calling and they agreed to send out an independent adjuster. He noted a sludge build up on the oil return hose bolt to the turbo. They declined my warranty coverage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10345303, filed 2010-07, 62,500 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20121436%
20115133%
20105234%
20092031%
20084121%
20075911%

Other parts of the 2008 Mazda CX-7

Air bags
53 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Engine cooling
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheels
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 29, 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