2008 Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2008

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2008 Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

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2008 Mazda CX-7 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

44200 mi

US $1800
The AC unit just blew up when I was driving. The vehicle immediately stopped working and the vehicle was dead in the middle of heavy rush hour traffic. Terrible AC design by Mazda. Not reliable. 
46000 mi cluster control panel navagation does not go in to backup mode when in revse sometimes 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38000 mi AC BLOWS WARM AT IDLE. SHOP COULD NOT DUPLICATE. 
40800 mi sop tail light replaced, 
43000 mi

US $202
air conditioning compressor failed 
85000 mi AC blower motor going out when sold. 
30000 mi While driving, turned on defrost, heard rattling noise under hood, and smoke came from under hood. A/C clutch and compressor had to be replaced.  
109000 mi

US $1965
Ac compressor was replaced. 
96000 mi

US $800
Replace window motor Both headlights went out 
46000 mi CD player skipped, even after replaced. 
46300 mi AC compressor was making noise, a known problem & covered under warranty. Dealer ordered the parts to make the repair. Took car back when parts came in. Repair completed that day. 
162000 mi

US $600
Air Bag replaced 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

92000 mi

US $400
The ac compressor was not working properly 
52000 mi

US $130
Dead battery. Was original to the car and simply at the end of its life. Neighbor gave me a jump and had it tested and replaced at local mechanic. 
59000 mi Loud AC compressor noise. Dealer unable to solve stating it's normal. 
81000 mi

US $1000
AC Compressor locked up, had to be replaced. AC had to be recharged afterward. Extended warranty covered AC Compressor ($750), recharge is out of pocket ($250). 
69000 mi

US $557
car displayed a power surge under operation. dealer figured out positive batt terminal was damage and battery leaked acid out into engine bay 
29760 mi

$1200
Xenon lightbulbs controller unit damaged, had to buy a new one 
9920 mi Block heater was leaking, so they replaced it under warranty. Great service though... 
36500 mi AC compressor seized. Replaced under warranty. 
19800 mi

US $50
Replace battery. The orginal one (from when the car was new) was replaced. 
40000 mi recall: air bag 
20460 mi Discovered headlight was not functioning. Took to dealer next day and light was replaced in less than an hour. One week later, second headlight malfunctioned. Took to dealer and was replaced within an hour. 
31860 mi Battery could not hold charge due to bad cell just past warranty period. Darn it. 
73000 mi Battery keeps dying in cold weather. Solution was to recharge battery. 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door

Engine not specified

13640 mi

$120
Xenon light went out, probably due to water penetrating inside 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

79000 mi

US $3100
AC compressor went out causing problems with the harmonic balancer, and other problems. 
106000 mi A/C went out again, bad smell in car during out-of-town trip. Towed to dealership. Same problem had occurred again with the A/C unit that had happened twice already. Repairs were done and car was operable to drive back home. 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 Electrical Problems

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