2009 Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2009

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2009 Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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2009 Mazda CX-7 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $450
Car died while driving. Tried to restart it with no luck. The timing chain broke and the overhead valves broke. Entire engine replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

34000 mi Egr valve replaced 
59000 mi Egr valve repair for the second time 
60000 mi

US $8000
The VVT had stretched and the turbo was shot. This car will never be driven by us again. Mazda will not repair, so we are looking at going to court. This model of Mazda, really needs to be recalled for the issues we are dealing with. 
46000 mi

US $600
EGR valve failure. Extended warranty did not cover. 
29000 mi Valve cover oil leak repair, replaced cover, and diagnosis of some noises. 
40000 mi

US $250
One engine mount leaking (replaced) 
44000 mi

US $2000
Egr valve replaced 
26500 mi Bad EGR valve. 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi

US $210
Nut holding TPS unit disappeared. Discovered missing by mechanic when checking tire pressure. 
54300 mi

US $388
Failed EVAP test pump 
70000 mi

US $4900
Turbo failed with white smoke. Replaced turbo & spark plugs 
32440 mi Very high engine oil level,two months after oil change. Fuel contamination.  
33480 mi same problem remains unsolved,even after replacing the fuel pump and injectors.engine oil contaminated with fuel.engine oil level higher with 1cm every 500 km.a second fuel pump replacement was done on april 25th.keep oil level on close wac. 
34100 mi engine replaced.in the process the fuel tank damaged.leaking fuel.fuel tank replaced.after 3000 km replaced the oil.too dirty they said. after that the old issue reappear.the oil level is over the max on the oil stick.oil is getting again ml 
21280 mi

C $200
Timing chain and VVT replaced (in one of Mazda's TSB), free of charge Small coolant leak, had to replace unit, ~200$ 
41540 mi

C $600
Egr valve gunked 
44640 mi

C $650
Turbo replaced 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 Engine Problems

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