2012 Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 36%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Mazda CX-7, 36% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v012000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10969482, filed 2017-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a clicking sound coming from the front driver and passenger wheels. The failure mileage was 50,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11023342, filed 2017-09, 50,500 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Mazda CX-7. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud clunking noise. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced at (moffitt Mazda in bossier city, louisiana) per NHTSA campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension) and the failure recurred directly after the repair. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired; therefore, the contact would have to pay a diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11097104, filed 2018-05, 88,000 miles“Got a recall alert in the mail in oct 2016 but states they will reach out when parts are available. It's almost march 2017 and they are still saying they don't have the parts. The description in the recall references salt in the winter ultimately corroding the ball joint. Sounds like a significant risk to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10957677, filed 2017-02“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v593000 (suspension) and 17v012000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10981105, filed 2017-04Related recalls
- 16V593000Aug 11, 2016Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mazda CX-7
12 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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