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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM3ER293970124886 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 42

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JM3ER293970•••••• 2007 Mazda CX-7

This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Mazda CX-7 build (42 vs 14).

42on this build
434on the model
32builds in total
5involved a fire
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 17 Air Bags 9 Engine 8 Equipment 4

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Engine fire Mar 2017
The contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed in flames without warning. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was…
Engine And Engine Cooling fire Dec 2010
In april 2009 the air conditioner compressor failed on my 2007 mazda cx-7. There was approximately 49,000 miles on the car when this happened. We replaced the compressor with an aftermarket compressor because the dealer indicated it was not in warranty. Some time later we…
Equipment fire Apr 2010
The contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph with the air conditioner on there was an unusual ticking noise. There was also smoke underneath the hood and it began circulating throughout the air vents into the vehicle. The contact…
Air Bags Aug 2018
Airbag light stays on and only goes off when car is shut off
Suspension Aug 2017
The contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. While driving approximately 55 mph, a grinding noise was heard coming from the front passenger side wheel. The contact called deery brothers mazda (located at 200 s gear ave, west burlington, ia 52655) who stated that the part was not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3ER293970124886 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.