Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Mazda CX-7 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Ball joints , control arms , wheel barrings broke into pieces. Tire was angled in grinding on the brakes and rotor. It was bought at a auction from a previous auction buyer. I bought a new frame for the back due to it being bent. I also replaced the exhaust pipe it was cut into pieces. I was very concerned with the lower control arm parts being warn out. The dangers of the ball joints or the barring falling apart would have left me in a dier tragedy. I did have a mechanic replace the parts. He did damage to them so I had to uninstall parts and assemble them as precise as should be. I also had to leave my car there was no way I was able to move it without a part busting off. It is being maintained part by part . Its a hassle . I do believe parts were being swapped without me knowing. That is very concerning . I also replaced the tire .
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. The breakage happened on the street I live on, wife and I were on our way to meet with family for supper. The car was just driven home by myself from work on a 65mph 4 lane highway less then a hour prior, thank god it didn't break at those speeds. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that each time the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, the radio independently turned on or off. The contact also stated that the door locks failed to remain locked. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V429000 (air bags) and 16V593000 (suspension); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown Mazda dealer in columbus, oh and was informed that the remedy part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer informed the contact that they could not do anything about it and did not offer further assistance. …
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. What was the point of the recall if they cannot fix the issue? Sincerely, [redacted]
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. In addition, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel started to vibrate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V356000 (air bags) and 16V593000 (suspension). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V457000 (air bags) and 16V593000 (suspension). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to lannan Mazda (720 rogers st, lowell, ma 01852), but the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,028. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the air bag and the suspension warning light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V356000 (air bags) and 16V593000 (suspension) but stated that the part needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mazda cx7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, a loud popping noise came from the front of the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the front driver side control arm had fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Mazda 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 affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently…
Suspension complaints in other CX-7 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2008 Mazda CX-7?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 21% of the model year's 192 complaints. The component named most often is front (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Mazda CX-7 suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-593 (lower ball joint, Aug 11, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Mazda CX-7 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 112,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
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.