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Mazda CX7

2008 only

234 classified complaints 4 recalls

2008 Mazda CX7 have 234 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 96,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda CX7 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 52 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 31 complaints

Median onset: 106,647 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 22 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 62,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 62,501 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 113,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 9 complaints

Median onset: 61,318 miles.

Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Mazda CX7 report for every year and full specs/safety data.