Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (26.7% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 · 26.7% | Recalled | Recall 19V782000 · Recall 17V429000 · Recall 17V457000 |
| Engine | 44 · 23% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 37 · 19.4% | Recalled | Recall 16V593000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 27 · 14.1% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 · 7.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 11 · 5.8% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 191 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V782000 · 2019 · reported 10/31/2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V429000 · 2017 · reported 06/29/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V457000 · 2017 · reported 07/18/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V593000 · 2016 · reported 08/11/2016
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E011000 · 2009 · reported 04/02/2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10947657 — filed 01/25/2017 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V593000 (SUSPENSION), AND 16V356000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE…”NHTSA complaint 10946133 — filed 01/18/2017 · AIR BAGS
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10944087 — filed 01/10/2017 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 51 of 191 NHTSA complaints (26.7%), followed by engine (44), suspension (37), engine and engine cooling (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V782000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
