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SteeringPart report

2010 Mazda CX-7 Steering Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
6%of 155 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 6% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.

“Mazda is refusing to fix the recall on my vehicle saying that it's not a safety recall. The last time I checked the lower control arms separating from the ball joints was a safety issue. I have called the dealer and they can't get the part or don't want to they told me the first time it was the brakes popping and now they say nothing is wrong with it at all. Mazda corporate doesn't seem like they care either. They told me it was safe to drive not to worry about it. My vehicle is making popping noises in the front end and they don't want to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10904293, filed 2016-09, 68,000 miles

“Back in december 2013; I took my Mazda to its sheehy dealer to get my usual oil changes, etc. It was referred by the dealer that I have my steering fluid drained and replaced. I paid for this work to be done; however, problems began to occur with my power steering sometime around april 2014 in which my steering wheel would get so tight while driving that I could barely turn. I took the car back to the dealer in which they now state that I have a bad power steering pump which disallows the vehicle to perform its normal steering. …”

NHTSA complaint #10594954, filed 2014-05, 80,000 miles

“We were notified of a safety recall in august 2016 at the time they informed us a fix was unavailable and we would be notified when one was available. The recall includes the possible lose of steering during operation. Do date, september 6, 2017 no information has been received regarding parts, a fix or a solution to this dangerous development.”

NHTSA complaint #11021464, filed 2017-09

“Nhtsa recall # 16v-593 manufacturer recall # 9716h I received the recall notice in august of 2016 that states the ball joint could loosen and I could crash they still do not have the parts or a remedy how long should I have to wait before this issue is fixed once I crash will it be fixed???”

NHTSA complaint #11019418, filed 2017-08

“Mazda sent me a recall notice in august of 2016. The recall stated that water could possibly enter the front suspension lower arm ball joint during driving. As a result of the looseness, a rattle may occur at ball joint lower control arm. After extended operation in such a circumstance, it could separate and getting into a crash could become easier. This is a safety issue that needs addressed immediately, as I have been waiting over a year for this issue to be fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11016413, filed 2017-08

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201238%
20111610%
2010106%
200958%
200884%
2007204%

Other parts of the 2010 Mazda CX-7

Suspension
52 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 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