2012 Mazda CX-7 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Mazda CX-7 — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* 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…”
filed May 21, 2018
“Mazda cxc 7 2012 there is a safety recall due to front front suspension ball joint fitting that can cause the ball joint and lower control arm to seperate. This can cause loss of steering control increasing risk of a crash. I called bright bay mazda in bayshore ny 1-631-666-6100 and was advised to…”
filed Jan 19, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittingsCampaign 16V593000 · Aug 11, 2016
Suspension problems in other CX-7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 CX-7 | 51 | 33% |
| 2010 CX-7 | 52 | 34% |
| 2009 CX-7 | 19 | 30% |
| 2008 CX-7 | 40 | 21% |
| 2007 CX-7 | 59 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.