Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 22 HWY
Horsepower
244
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ryan N
Great car for the whole family to enjoy.
The Mazda cx 7 has been a great car for our family. It is safe and reliable. It has room enough room for the kids in the back and substantial trunk space for groceries or packing for vacation. This car also has get up, it is fast. Our family has loved this car and will drive it until it dies.
accountCircle Kelsey S
Keep up to date with manufacture recalls!
I love the seat warmers, smooth shifting and it has great gas mileage for a SUV. Everything works and feels like an absolute charm.
accountCircle Carrie D
The white mobile is a reliable vehicle.
I love my mazda for the following reasons: Speed. Seating. Audio sound. Reliability. Gas mileage. Features. Style. Design. Comfortability. Storage area. I feel safe when I operate the vehicle especially when I have my grandchildren in the car. Great recall system,you are contacted when there is an issue. They are relentless until you reach out to them. Recalls are completed in a timely fashion.
accountCircle Sabrina E
It is a gas guzzler:( so I end up needing to fill up more than I would like.
I have had the car for under a year and it rides smooth. It is comfortable and suitable for my commute from home to work and vice versa. It is fully stocked however, downside is it is not bluetooth ready.
accountCircle Patricia M
I will not break down and it will last a long time.
The best Mazda model I have owned. Great car, lasts long, after 10 years I have only had to change a few things. Only dislike is that they discontinued the cx-7.
accountCircle Nicole B
There has been a recall on the airbags within the vehicle.
The problems that I am having right now are issues with my transmission. It seems to hesitate at times when it wants to switch gears. Another problem that is happening is the hose that the air conditioning system drains from has been clogged or stopped up so it is causing water to come back into the vehicle on the floor board. Not sure what has caused this. Other than these two issues I am enjoying my Mazda. I purchased it second hand and have had it about five months now.
accountCircle Sierra V
That it is great and everyone should get it
I like it because it was cheap, my first car and it is perfect to go where I want it to go
accountCircle Andy G
Mazda cx-7 is great looking and reliable.
Mazda is a very good and reliable car brand. It is 11 years old now and still runs very well. We haven't had any major issues with it other than the compressor seizing and needing replacement. We are very happy with the vehicle. We would definitely recommend a Mazda vehicle to others.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Steve P
The turbo is known to go bad and the cost of repairing it is not worth it, especially since it's a design flaw that apparently can't be completely eliminated.
I like that it's a CUV/SUV and has enough room for my needs. However, it has engine issues that cannot be affordably repaired and I'll have to get a new vehicle sooner than expected.
accountCircle Kirsten S
The vehicle is a crossover SUV with a turbo engine. The acceleration is great.
After 100,000 miles there have been several issues that have cost me the cost of the car. The car drives great when working properly but has terrible gas mileage. The vehicles is spacious and has nice cargo room. I am religious with care and am still running into issues and recalls.
accountCircle Tammy S
The in’s and out’s of the Mazda cx-7.
Hard to steer and has a rough ride. Problem with door handles coming off. Does not have current mp3 plugins and no Bluetooth. Seats are kind of hard for long road trips and gas is expensive. Otherwise been running for years doing long road trips once a month.
accountCircle Tb B
Mazda turbo smokes. Too high heaven! Do not purchase!
The SUV is a mid size model that seats realistically and comfortable two people in the back seat. The drive seat reclines to a strange angle which leaves your legs seeming to float around. Turbo smokes really bad. I researched this model as well as newer models and found that it was a common problem. The problem was fixed with correct grade of oil. I would not recommend this model to anyone looking for a quality used mid-size vehicle.
accountCircle Cheryl P
That it takes premium gas, they didn't tell me that when I purchased the car and I didn't think to ask.
I dislike that it takes premium gas I like the moon roof
accountCircle Tom N
Looks good but not the best driving experience
This SUV crossover looks great but it's not that great to drive. The front end makes it difficult to see while parking and there are blind spots due to the seat backs.
accountCircle Robyn B
Drives great, easy to set cruise and nice sunroof.
Very reliable car and its spacious. Gas mileage is okay wish it was a little better. Check oil often as well as tire pressure seems to make the light come on after a really cold night.
accountCircle Stephanie M
It has always ran good, and it is a good quality car.
I dislike the size, it's also very loud when driving. But I've had it going on 5 years and never had any problems, its a reliable family car.

Mazda CX-7 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
244 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
244 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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Grand Touring
244 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 Mazda CX-7 Owner Reviews

3.98
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5 stars 35%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 10%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Steve P on June 24, 2021
The turbo is known to go bad and the cost of repairing it is not worth it, especially since it's a design flaw that apparently can't be completely eliminated.
I like that it's a CUV/SUV and has enough room for my needs. However, it has engine issues that cannot be affordably repaired and I'll have to get a new vehicle sooner than expected.
accountCircle Tavia c on March 3, 2021
Good on gas to mile when traveling so can save a bit. Nice truck as well
I like the design and style of it, could have a better radio and seat warmer.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Amber B.

There are many pros to this vehicle. It is great for everyday driving and for road trips. It rides super smooth, it is spacious, even more so when you fold the back seats down. It is low maintenance even with over 150,000 miles on it. The turbo makes it powerful and has the get up and go some small SUVs do not normally have. I like how it drives and the comfortably the most.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Amber B.

There really are not many cons about this vehicle. I think they are priced right and have options on trim. The only con I have found is the turning radius, it requires more turning space than any other vehicle I have driven.

Ranks #18 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2008 Mazda CX-7 has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 20 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.61
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3.98

Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mazda CX-7 has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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26 MPG
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24 MPG
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Is The 2008 Mazda CX-7 A Good Car?

Yes it's a excellent vehicle, great on fuel, also it's great for traveling. Where I live we have a lot of mountains and it's drives perfect with the curves.
Taylor R.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mazda CX-7?

My Mazda cx-7 is very reliable. I recently gave birth to a beautiful little girl and it's perfect size not to small and not to big. I have no problem at all.
Anne B.

Is The 2008 Mazda CX-7 A Good Value?

I purchased my vehicle for 9000. I think it's definitely worth it . It's a perfect car and I love it
Lorenzo R.

Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety