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BrakesPart report

2010 Mazda CX-7 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 155 total for the year
Median mileage
51,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 4% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 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.

“Brake booster going out on my 2010 cx-9 at 97,000 miles Mazda is playing games saying if I bring to dealer and pay $120 diagnostic fee, they may assist if confirmed. Supervisor would not quote work but offered range of $800-$1300 for repair, would not provide how much Mazda would cover. Local shop charges $450. Mazda ripoff!”

NHTSA complaint #11067260, filed 2018-02, 97,000 miles

“Vehicle skids during rain/snow condition as if I will lose control of car. Brakes were checked & changed but the problem still occurs. I experienced on several different occasions over the past years. I contacted Mazda dealer and was told I had to wait to hear from manufacture...still waiting.”

NHTSA complaint #11020518, filed 2017-08, 111,000 miles

“Nhtsa recall number 16v-593. My car makes a rattle when I step on the brakes. When it is wet outside my brakes make a different noise until they dry out. Mazda said it wasn't a problem. Another business I go to said it's probably the rocker arms that need replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11066157, filed 2018-01, 40,000 miles

“When it is cold outside and I am backing out or driving forward and I brake it makes a grinding noise. I have had my brakes changed and that was not the problem. It only does it when it is cold out side after it gets warmed up it stops.”

NHTSA complaint #10614860, filed 2014-07, 34,353 miles

“On 4 separate occasions, the brakes failed to stop the car. The last 2 times, the car not only didn't stop but it accelerated. I could have been involved in a couple of very serious accidents. Each time, I was driving on city streets on dry pavement. The last occurrence was on aug 14, 2017, and I tried to stop the car by using the gear shift, but the car didn't stop right away. The dealership is currently working with Mazda tech support, but they can't find a cause for this. They want to install a flight recorder, and for me to take the car back so I can drive it until this happens again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11019330, filed 2017-08, 63,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2010 Mazda CX-7

Suspension
52 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mazda CX-7

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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