TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V593000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILAB…
2011 mazda CX-7 suspension problems
moderate 44 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V593000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED…
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR BALL JOINTS HOWEVER NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WAITED OVER A YEAR AND THE BALL JOINT LET GO SO I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE MY MAZDA. I TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAD IT FIXED. 3 MONTHS LATER I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM MAZDA THAT THE PARTS WERE IN. I CALLED MAZDA 3 TIMES ASKING FOR A REIMBURSEMENT AS I HAD TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET …
RECALL REPAIRS NOT AVAILABLE .
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2011 mazda CX-7?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 44 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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