Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Mazda CX-7 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
One of the Prinx HiCountry HT2 tires (size 235/60R18) developed a structural failure shortly after installation. The tire repeatedly lost air with no visible puncture. I first took it to a local tire shop, which could not locate the source of the leak. The problem continued, so I brought the tire to a second independent tire shop, where a technician inspected it and confirmed the issue was caused by a thin steel belt wire protruding through the tread near the shoulder area. They marked the defect with white tire chalk and determined the tire was not repairable under safety guidelines. The failure originated from inside the tire, not from an external object. The tire is still in my possession and available for inspection. No warning lights appeared prior to the failure; the only symptom was repeated pressure loss.
Solo se mira la luz de las bolsas de aire y somo 5 de familua y de una forma u otra es muy dificil no sentarse enfrente pero ahorita me esta faltando mucho la visibilidad porque sale mucho vapor del calenton y con la lluvia casi no miro bien al manejar y necesiti que porfavor me revise el vehculo he tenido ocaciones que se enciende la luz de el motiguador de las llantas y no se apaga hasta que quiere tambin me a salido la luz de que el carro tiene un colision y el carro esta parado apenas preparandome para salir y se le quita despues de horas acavo de comprarle una bateria porque el carro no quiso ensendet despues de 3 a 4 horas de estacionarlo el estereo no quiere funcionar y la puerta del conductor rechina aveces necesito que cuando lleguen las bolsas de aire lo revisen las llantas de enfrente se le clmpraron por un accidente que tuve ase 2 meses
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While merging onto the highway at 65 MPH, a wheel detached from the vehicle. A crash did not occur. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control arms detached from the vehicle. The repair would cost $1,490. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was provided with a rental vehicle for a day. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Made appt. With Mazda service , regarding excessive tire wear on CX-7 SUV. I have a Firestone tire protection for this SUV, according to Firestone it does not cover wear. At my last oil change by Firestone, they told me my tires need to be replaced, gave me a price, etc. I told them I would contact dealer and see what they have to say. Appt. Was 8/1/08, I was told my tires are only half worn@20,113 miles. Tread wear was measured @ 5/32 on front and 4/32 on rear. Firestone rotated and ball. Tires @ 5,000 mi. Oil changes. I was told to come back when 50% more wear. Told service adviser this was a safety issue as there is no tread to wear, and mentioned what Firestone had told me. His comment was they just wanted to sell you tires ". …
I purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 from diamond Mazda in baton rouge, la. I have always been under the assumption that a set of tires on a new vehicle would last me at least till I paid off the loan which would be 5 years. I have purchased other vehicles and never had this probably before now. This is the first time that I have bought a Mazda and probably my last. I am very disappointed about the run around that I am getting from Bridgestone/Firestone tire retailers. I was told that this Mazda CX-7 is a heavy vehicle and that the tires are only warranty for 16,000 miles I have never heard anything like that before in my life. If I have to buy tires every year I will go broke. My Mazda CX-7 has 16,000 miles on it and the tires are worn to where they are slick. They are very dangerous and for me to buy some new tires will cost me $750.00. …
Mazda cx7 (FWD) exhibits abnormal tire wear(cupping,feathering) on all (4) tires after less than 1000 miles. Brought the car into the purchasing dealer who re-balanced and realigned. Tires continued to exhibit the same wear after 2000 miles and ride at highway speeds had some vibration and rough feel at lower speeds. Dealer once again realigned vehicle and increased the psi on all 4 tires to 36psi. At just over 5000 miles vehicle was brought into dealer again, still continuing to show abnormal wear and poor ride at highway speeds (vibration & rough). Dealer realigned and re-balanced all wheels and once again increased tire inflation to 36psi. I later contacted the service mgr and told him that I did not like the fact that he increased the tire pressure over the manufacturers recommended settings and that this would cause the tire to wear down the center quickly.
I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7. It is a very beautiful car but also has tons of problems. At 15000 miles it was leaking oil and they replace the engine gaskets. Then later was also leaking oil. Was told by the dealer that it was not. Took it to someone else who said it was leaking from the timing chain. Mazda resealed it. Since then my car doesn't shift properly going up and down hills. My air conditioner is hot and makes a funny sound. My car has loss of power and sound like a diesel. Overall I think that Mazda needs to step up and take care of the problems or they will not get many returning customers! Something needs to be done! It was a 35000 dollar car!
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The vehicle has Goodyear Eagle rs-a tires, size p235/55r18 99v. The contact noticed wear on all four tires, which indicated that they would have to be replaced prematurely. She spoke with other Mazda owners and they also noticed the same tread failure. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 17,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda cx7. The edge of the driver-side door is curved and sharp; therefore when attempting to enter the vehicle he sustained a laceration. Also the visor on top of the sun roof fractured. The tires tread began wearing abnormally starting at 26,000 miles. The dealer nor the manufacturer have been notified of the failure. The failure mileage 26,000.
The Mazda 2007 CX-7 shows excessive wear on tires after 12,000 miles. Dealer said he red lined tires and to replace them. The tires are Bridgestone el-42 p235/60r/18 102h. Front tires showed outer tread wear as if under inflated. Rear tires showed al around wear evenly . Dealer refused to make any concessions on these tires . But got a mailing from dealer to sell me tires..
Wheel & Tire complaints in other CX-7 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 4% of the model year's 528 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Mazda CX-7 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2007 Mazda CX-7, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda CX-7 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles, and 76% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.