2010 Mazda CX-7 engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Mazda CX-7 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My daughter was driving a 4 hour trip in Florida on I-95 Halfway into the trip she pulled into a parking lot to stop for lunch and before she could even turn off the vehicle, a fire erupted from under the hood. The car completely burned. There is a police report at Jupiter FL Police department #…”
filed Aug 16, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that while her in-laws were driving, the vehicle stalled and shutoff. Upon inspection, it was discovered that oil leaked under the vehicle and a hole was present on the side of the engine. The cause of the failure was not determined. Murray…”
filed Sep 17, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-057-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2024
Engine problems in other CX-7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 CX-7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 CX-7 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 CX-7 | 12 | 19% |
| 2008 CX-7 | 44 | 23% |
| 2007 CX-7 | 112 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mazda CX-7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.