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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet HHR vs Mazda CX-7

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet HHR

Total complaints
3,573
Avg per model year
596
Recall campaigns (all years)
7
Most complained year
2006 (1,006)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Air Bags

Mazda CX-7

Total complaints
1,130
Avg per model year
188
Recall campaigns (all years)
6
Most complained year
2007 (528)
Top problems: Air Bags, Engine and Engine Cooling, Suspension

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet HHRMazda CX-7
2011203153
2010515155
200950864
2008615191
2007726528
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.