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Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 482 repairs.
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Mazda CX-7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 299 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

50000 mi

US $700
Got locked I side my car when mechanism died to unlock it 
Mazda CX-7 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022

96000 mi

US $650
All four brake rotors and pads were rusty/worn and were replaced. 
Jul 2022

104000 mi

US $600
Entire parking brake system rusted out, was replaced from interior pedal to rear wheels. New plugs, rough idle in extreme cold weather. 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2012 - Jul 2022
Feb 2015

59520 mi

C $275
Change parking brake cable on one side. 
Dec 2015

74400 mi

C $400
Rear differential seal leaking oil. 
May 2018

96720 mi

C $1400
Both rear bearings and left tie Rod end we replaced. 
Jul 2022

131440 mi

C $1500
Alternator changed  and also pcm computer. 
Mazda CX-7 in Minnesota, United States
- Oct 2011
Oct 2011

9950 mi
Paint damage (chipping/flaking) all over front end. Dealer service staff agreed it looked excessive for a car with less than 10k miles. Met with Factory Rep who was rude, barely looked at the car, refused to fix. Very disgusted customer! 
Mazda CX-7 in Montana, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

13000 mi
Leather on steering wheel is fading and cracking. Dealer is dragging its feet; telling me that "steering wheel is not available for replacement". Also other problems with leather trim fallimg apart. Bob Smith Mazda in Billings MT not helpin. 
Mazda CX-7 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
Apr 2015

36700 mi

US $90
Radiator cap failed to hold pressure. Replaced cap. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2018
Nov 2017

95000 mi

US $280
Driver side window would come to full up and then continue attempting to raise the window. Made a noise sounding like a loud grinding. Took the car to Mazda and the quote for repair was over $250. Decided to not fix at that time. 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016
Aug 2014

24060 mi

C $400
Rear brake rotors and pads because the caliper was jammed. I did not do the brake maintenance on it 
Mazda CX-7 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

16000 mi
Panel on interior, in the very back of vehicle had a broken plastic tab so panel would not stay in place. Panel had to be replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Dec 2013

17980 mi

C $100
Frozen battery. replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

22320 mi
not cooling dealer says nothing wrong 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2012 - Oct 2022
Feb 2018

24800 mi
Replaced all Joints under recall 
May 2022

68200 mi

C $400
Tie rod and front ball joint 
Aug 2022

70060 mi

C $120
Bottom engine mount replaced. I felt some roughness and shimming when brakes applied at high speeds. 
Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
Oct 2016

10700 mi

US $90
There was a moaning noise that came and went while driving down the road as I drifted right and left. I changed the wheel bearings. It was not easy. I had to remove the hubs and use a hydraulic press to press them out and the new ones in. I am a professional mechanic, and this job is not for the average shade tree mechanic. 
Aug 2018

135000 mi
Replaced the original serpentine belt The lower control are recal was complied with 
Mazda CX-7 in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

169000 mi
timing belt 
Jan 2018

171103 mi

US $1400
front right and rear left wheel bearings replaced.  Also, standard brake job, plus front right caliper replaced as well. Maybe this is something the body shop missed after the minor accident? Well, that was over 100,000 miles ago, so who knows. The drivetrain is still going strong though - let's hope she holds out for another 6-10 months! The car has always been the opposite of a lemon, maybe an apple? 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

62000 mi
a/c blowing hot air. dealer confirmed freon not the issue. said the component that tells the a/c to blow cold air was damaged. insinuated the damage was done by me. quote for repaidr was $2,100. i did not have this mechanism repaired. 
Mazda CX-7 in Victoria, Australia
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

10540 mi
Driver side power windows issue 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

48900 mi

US $99
Driver window motor failed 
Mazda CX-7 in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2017
May 2017

72000 mi

US $75
Transmission shudder, performed transmission flush to see if it would fix the problem 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2010

8000 mi
Squeak in center dash stack. Dealer found loose circuit board behind the instrument cluster. Tightened circuit board. Problem repaired. 
Jun 2011

11000 mi
Hazard switch no longer worked Dash rattle returned. Dealer mechanic could not locate cause. 
Feb 2012

14000 mi
Stubborn dash rattle that keeps returning 
Apr 2012

15300 mi
After 3 trips the dealer was finally able to fix the dash rattle behind the radio. 
Dec 2012

22000 mi
Exterior window trim had come loose. 
Apr 2013

24200 mi
Headlight was so badly scratched it looked years older than it is. The other headlight is nearly as bad but Mazda will not replace under warranty. Obviously there is no scratch coating on them. Paint is pristine around the headlights. 
Sep 2014

33000 mi
15 month old Mazda battery failed and was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2016

49000 mi

US $200
Driver's door, window regulator motor failed and needed replacement. 
Dec 2016

50000 mi

US $130
Battery cables corroded due to possible acid spill installing the battery 18 months before. 
Feb 2018

57000 mi
Control arm recall performed Recall airbag replacement Fog light harness plug had corroded and was replaced. 
Jun 2018

58000 mi
Loose bolt. Dealer tech did not tighten sway bar end links when replacing the lower control arms under warranty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015

80000 mi
Replace power steering pump. 
Jan 2016 Multiple electrical faults caused by broken BCM connector. 
Mar 2016

84000 mi
Backup camera displays black screen. I was told by the service rep, "If I replace a $3k part and it does not resolve the issue, my boss will come down on me." HVAC blower motor does not always work. 
Jun 2016

84000 mi
HVAC blower motor problem never resolved. Backup camera problem never resolved. 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011

4940 mi
Brought in for second service. Mechanic noticed large oil leak. Engine was covered with oil under plastic engine cover. Put in rental car, and asked to leave overnight. Leak repaired the following day once found. Pinched valve cover gasket. 
Dec 2011

13640 mi
Check engine light came on, and ran rough. Diagnosed as a faulty O2 sensor. Replaced under warranty. Three hours down time. 
Apr 2012

16120 mi

C $270
Due to an ongoing oil leak, poor fuel economy, loss of power, and harsh noises on start up, turbo had to be replaced with updated unit. 
Oct 2012

29760 mi
Right rear window stopped working in the down position 
Nov 2012

30460 mi
Left rear wheel bearing noisey Leather on both front door trim panels have separated. Driver side door panel already replaced before for same issue. 
Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

97000 mi

US $50
Ball joint worn, but roads were very rough due to bad winter. 
Mazda CX-7 in Western Australia, Australia
Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010

1876 mi
Rear brake calipers screeching when coming to a stop. Rear brake calipers replaced under warranty and screeching has gone. 
Dec 2010

14260 mi
My reverse camera had actually got loose and fallen into the tailgate. The dealer re-attached the camera and all well. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alabama, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013

64000 mi
Driveshaft corroded 
Oct 2014

89000 mi

US $900
Wheel bearing replacements 2 wheels 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 171hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

Mazda CX-7 in Great Britain
Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
Feb 2011

6000 mi
Drivers door had crease due to manufacturing fault.Dealer replaced outer skin 
Sep 2012

20000 mi
Engine holding back when cold, garage re-set fuel injectors car now ok. 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda CX-7 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

138000 mi

US $1000
Passenger side motor mount - replaced due to failure of original.  Power steering reservoir and return hose - replaced due to failure of original. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

190000 mi

US $750
Replaced power steering reservoir and hoses Replace engine mount 
Mazda CX-7 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Jul 2013

24000 mi
Left rear caliper was sticking causing the brake pads to stay in contact with the rotor even when brake was not applied. 
Nov 2013

27800 mi
Oil leak coming from timing chain cover. Resealed with RTV silicone. 
Mazda CX-7 in Tennessee, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

60000 mi
seat bag light will not go off. $88 to diagnose, repair was quoted at $600...way too much...dissappointed with Mazda 
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2023
Feb 2023

98000 mi

US $650
Power door locks 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2011

7300 mi
Auto-up windows would hit the top frame of the door and open back does a few inches, intermittently. Part replaced under warranty 
Nov 2011

10820 mi
Handle to drop back seat was popped out of its panel, needed a replacement part to fix 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

2480 mi
oil pressure light was on. manual says to tow car when this happens. sensor was faulty it took 2 tries to solve the problem 

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2009 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015

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. 
Dec 2015

47000 mi

US $7500
The turbocharger went out and leaked into the engine. The cooling of the engine is poorly designed and despite normal oil level, the engine will literally cook itself. Poor cooling design for the turbocharged engine. Very unreliable. 
Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

45000 mi

US $1759
HID Bulb failed, along with a relay. Determined to be caused by water leak in headlight assembly. Replaced bulb, relay and light assembly - Mazda allowed $200 toward the $800 cost of the light assembly. Water damage not covered. 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Hawaii, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

29000 mi
Valve cover oil leak repair, replaced cover, and diagnosis of some noises. 
Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2012
Jan 2012

28200 mi
Bad EGR valve. 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012

34000 mi
Egr valve replaced 
Sep 2013

55000 mi
Brake fluid low but dealer could not find leak 
Jan 2014

59000 mi
Egr valve repair for the second time High pressure oil system leak 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

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. 
Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011

46000 mi

US $600
EGR valve failure. Extended warranty did not cover. 
Mar 2016

77000 mi

US $140
Ball joint on the front axle was squeaking 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

40000 mi

US $250
One engine mount leaking (replaced) 
Jan 2018

44000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump replacement Power window mechanism Egr valve replaced 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

70000 mi

US $4900
Turbo failed with white smoke. Replaced turbo & spark plugs 
Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011

20000 mi
Rattling rear bumper cover tightened during scheduled oil change and tire rotation. 
Jul 2012

25500 mi
E-brake pedal cover came off and would not stay on. 
Mar 2014

36000 mi

US $210
Nut holding TPS unit disappeared. Discovered missing by mechanic when checking tire pressure. 
Oct 2015

45800 mi

US $104
Left outer tie rod loose. 
Jul 2016

54300 mi

US $388
Failed EVAP test pump 
Mazda CX-7 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Feb 2011 - Aug 2019
Apr 2014

44420 mi
Rear differential seals replaced 
May 2014

45420 mi
Rear wheel bearing replaced 
Aug 2019

106640 mi

C $1005
Airbag control module Rear control arm 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013

21280 mi

C $200
Timing chain and VVT replaced (in one of Mazda's TSB), free of charge Small coolant leak, had to replace unit, ~200$ 
Jun 2016

41540 mi

C $600
Egr valve gunked 
Sep 2016

44640 mi

C $650
Turbo replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Feb 2013

32440 mi
Very high engine oil level,two months after oil change. Fuel contamination.  
Apr 2013

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. 
Sep 2013

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 

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2008 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017

74000 mi

US $380
coil failure , coil was replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010

46000 mi
turbo went out cluster control panel navagation does not go in to backup mode when in revse sometimes 
Mazda CX-7 in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

92000 mi

US $550
Rear wheel bearing replaced 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Feb 2011
Jul 2010

19000 mi
Broken Passenger's motor mount. 
Dec 2010

25000 mi
Turbo smoke after long periods of idling. 
Feb 2011

25000 mi
Still turbo smoke after long periods of idling when sold. New owner said he noticed it first time he drove it. AC compressor also went out right after he got it. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Aug 2011
Jan 2010

28000 mi
VVT ACTUATOR REPLACED 
Apr 2010

38000 mi
AC BLOWS WARM AT IDLE. SHOP COULD NOT DUPLICATE. RATTLE FROM RT REAR. RT TAIL LAMP ORDERED. 
May 2010

40800 mi
sop tail light replaced, 
Jun 2010

43000 mi

US $202
air conditioning compressor failed 
Feb 2011

73300 mi

US $102
TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER BAD MOTOR MOUNT SWAY BAR LINKS AXLE NOISE, EXTENDED WARRANTY REFUSED TO COVER 
Jul 2011

85000 mi
I fixed the axle myself, lubed where the axle went through the bearing. 
Aug 2011

85000 mi
Left front wheel bearing going out when sold. AC blower motor going out when sold. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2010

47000 mi
Leaking oil around timing chain cover.  
Dec 2013

103000 mi

US $200
2 cylinders leaking - needed new engine 
Mazda CX-7 in South Dakota, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2011
Feb 2009

13000 mi
The chrome exhaust tips rusted, dealer replaced with no questions. Replacement required an entire muffler assembly with tips. 
Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2009

9000 mi
Center vent louvers would not stay open, replaced. 
Sep 2010

31000 mi
EGR valve replaced after P0401 engine code. 
Dec 2010

35000 mi
Oxygen sensor bad. Eight engine codes pointing to lean running. Fuel economy went from 22mpg to 15mpg. Bad gasoline smell from exhaust. 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2018
Nov 2010

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. 
Dec 2010

48000 mi
Turbo was replaced under TSB/Mazda's extended warranty for known turbo seal issue. 
Jun 2011

55000 mi
I noticed my car running at a higher temperature than usual, and the radiator fan coming on frequently. I took it to the dealer and told them I thought the thermostat was bad. They verified that it was, and replaced it the same day. 
Oct 2011

60000 mi
Smoking from exhaust, TSB followed to remedy the problem. Timing chain replaced under warranty by TSB 
Feb 2013

78700 mi

US $328
Wheel bearings were bad. Dealer noticed when installing new tires, replaced the bearings. 
Jan 2014

77300 mi

US $360
Wheel bearings were bad again after being replace a year before, they found out the hub was bad so replaced the hub, and installed new bearings. Bearings were under warranty from the last repair a year before. 
Jul 2014

91300 mi

US $360
Left side was changed in January this year, ride side hub/knuckle/bearings were changed now. 
Feb 2016

105000 mi

US $150
a transmission mount was cracked, causing the shift from neutral to reverse to be somewhat jarring. They replaced the mount, no issues. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Mar 2014
Apr 2009

8680 mi
Chrome exhaust tips rusted where they were spot welded. Dealer replaced the muffler under warranty. 
May 2010

19220 mi
Vehicle hesitating when warm, lack of power, engine extremely noisy. Replaced timing chain. 
Mar 2011

27280 mi
Making "squeaking" noise over bumps. Replaced control arm bushings (I think as I didn't receive an invoice yet) and the problem has been fixed. 
Feb 2013

48740 mi
Fixed a couple oil leaks while at dealer for routine oil change. 
Mar 2014

58900 mi

C $450
Front O2 sensor 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2013
Oct 2011

53000 mi

US $258
EGR valve replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2016
Feb 2008

5000 mi
While at shop for routine oil change, they ran car through their car wash. While driving the next day I discovered that the car wash had pulled out the gasket around the sunroof. When high speed reached, sunroof guard rattled/scraped against ... 
Nov 2009

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.  
Jan 2012

76800 mi

US $670
EGR valve needed replacement 
Nov 2015

102000 mi

US $2500
Replace timing chain and tensioner 
Jun 2016

109000 mi

US $1965
Ac compressor was replaced. 
Oct 2016

112500 mi

US $75
Sunroof drain clogged so water running into car 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2018
Apr 2012

57000 mi

US $900
EGR valve replacement 
Mar 2014

91000 mi

US $700
Thermostat failed Engine mount replaced 
Dec 2017

132000 mi

US $960
Random misfire led to check engine light and rough idle, lower power. Needed to replace one fuel injector. 
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017
Feb 2017

162000 mi

US $600
Oil Leak repaired Air Bag replaced Ball joints replaced under recall 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

37000 mi

US $100
EGR Valve failed and was replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Aguascalientes, Mexico
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
May 2013

33060 mi

$120
Check engine light was on, besides the cooling fan turned on at odd times sometimes staying on for a long time after killing the engine. Coolant temp was OK. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013

75000 mi

US $1500
VVT, Timing chain 
Mar 2014

96000 mi

US $800
Replace window motor Door handle broke Both headlights went out 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Oct 2010
Jul 2009

20000 mi
gas cap caused check engine light, replaced by dealer under warranty 
Jul 2010

41000 mi
power outlet plastic replaced 
Oct 2010

46000 mi
CD player skipped, even after replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ireland
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2011

23440 mi

€270
white / cloudy Smoke coming out of exhaust and very low oil. Dealer replaced oil and said no major issue. Smoke due to low oil in Sump over compensating. Advised car should always be topped up with oil every 6 months 
May 2012

29440 mi

€1200
Car needed a new Turbo. White smoke regularly coming out of exhaust when car static or accelerating. Mazda eventually agreed to cover 80% of costs due to issue first being raised within warrenty. The car also received a regular service 
Sep 2015

46500 mi
Drop links 
Jul 2016

49080 mi

€850
Front Suspension Ball Joints worn. Need replacement wishbone 
Dec 2017

53940 mi

€80
Brake fluid leakage - Valve/washer /seal broken. Replaced 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2013
Dec 2009

13000 mi

US $570
Noticed uneven wear of tires. took to dealer. Mazda dealer diagnosed vehicle alignment issues. Vehicle realigned warranty. Because tires weren't rotated sufficiently tires were replaced at owner cost. Tires replaced at non-dealer store 570.00 cost 
Mazda CX-7 in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016

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. 
Mazda CX-7 in Oregon, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
Mar 2015

80000 mi

US $1700
VVT was replaced for the 2nd time in 13.000 miles and a leak into the turbo was repaired. 
May 2017

100495 mi

US $4299
Turbo charger was leaking and was replaced. Rear main seal was leaking as part of many leaks occurring. Rear main seal was replaced. PCV valve was replaced. Mechanic said a problematic PCV valve could be the reason the entire back engine (turbo, rear main seal) was having multiple leaks from pressure build up. Boot on driveshaft was torn and leaking. It was replaced. 
Jul 2017

102100 mi

US $575
Front left wheel bearing was failing and rubbing on the rotor. Both were replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013

34800 mi

US $50
Replace battery. The orginal one (from when the car was new) was replaced. 
Jul 2015

34300 mi

US $1200
Brake calipers, pads, and rotors were all replaced. They were corroded significantly. 
Sep 2017

40000 mi
recall: air bag 
Jun 2022

49000 mi
driver's door rubber seal separating from door, not fully repaired, living with it for now 
Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

38000 mi

US $10000
My Mazda CX-7 had a new turbo engine put in. I had to pay $10,000 of which I really could not afford.The dealership blamed me for the sludge in the engine although I faithfully changed my oil . I know in the future I will file a lawsuit. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Dec 2017
Jan 2009

3720 mi
Headliner replaced. 
Jan 2011

100900 mi

C $248
Check engine light = EGR Valve replaced under warranty. Cost at dealer was for 48 month maintenance visit-$248.00 
Nov 2011

61380 mi

C $500
Rear passenger side wheel bearing  
Feb 2014

106020 mi
Spun main crank bearing. Dealer trying to get Mazda Canada to assist in repair. They have taken the top end apart, submitted pictures. The top end was extremely clean. 
Jul 2014

106620 mi

C $2500
Engine replacement: due to spun main bearing. Mazda stepped up and supplied a $6000 motor and dealer covered $1500 of the labor. 
Aug 2014

107880 mi

C $345
Replace worn Tie-rod ends both left & right. 
Feb 2015

112220 mi

C $375
Replace upper oxygen sensor 
Mazda CX-7 in New York, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012

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 engine shaking a lot. dealer found engine mount 3 broken. possible other engine mounts may need replacement due to normal wear and tear. 
Feb 2013

76000 mi

US $405
car required new spark plugs and wires. CEL went away for 1 week only to come back and display additional misfires in all cylinders dealer performed a full Dyno testing and compression testing of engine. Damage fuel injectors, turbo needed rebuilt, damage VVT and cam shaft, oil in engine. stretched belts and misalligned pulleys 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
Dec 2010

29000 mi

US $50
White smoke was noticed while engine was running (for heat) in parking lot. Vehicle driven several blocks and laid down smoke screen. Smoke stopped after a few blocks. Did not drive for a month. Took to local repair shop and no cause found 
Jun 2013

58000 mi

US $365
Coolant hose behind engine was leaking and car was smoking due to faulty turbo seals. After getting car back from supposed repair, check engine light (CEL) came on the next day (P0016 crankshaft/camshaft position sensors). Counterman at dealer said it was just a coincidence that the CEL came on after they had worked on it. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
Apr 2011

37800 mi
Noticed oil drops on a garage floor. It was transfer case seal leak. Mazda replaced it under warranty. 
Jul 2011

41020 mi
blue/white smoke from exhaust when idle or at lower speeds. ventilation kit replaced under warranty per SSP84. 
Oct 2011

41640 mi

C $112
CEL was on. Mass air flow sensor clogged. mazda cleaned it under warranty. 
Apr 2012

44640 mi
CEL light is back on. Have been told EGR valve needs to be replaced. Went to my mechanic and he thoroughly cleaned it up and it works fine now. 
Mazda CX-7 in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013

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. 
Mazda CX-7 in Romania
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

3100 mi

$50
Check engine light came on due to a loose gas cap. 
Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011

53500 mi
the turbo was replaced 
Jan 2012

56000 mi
after the turbo was replaced, oil was leaking within a week. repaired at no cost. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014

92000 mi

US $400
The ac compressor was not working properly 
Jun 2016

144000 mi

US $1500
It is was a blown head gasket that needed to be replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2016
Jun 2013

59000 mi
Loud AC compressor noise. Dealer unable to solve stating it's normal. Moisture getting inside passenger side headlight assembly. Mechanic dried and re-sealed the headlight assembly. 
Aug 2014

68700 mi

US $477
Check engine light on. Third cylinder misfire. After full Engine Diagnostic ($99.99), the ignition coil needed to be replaced($208.99). Also replaced the spark plugs as part of the maintenance ($138.96). 
Nov 2015

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). 
Mazda CX-7 in New Zealand
Feb 2009 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011

16740 mi
Left front wheel was making noise which grew louder as speed increased. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing. Problem solved under warrantee. 
Jul 2011

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. 
Jan 2012

19760 mi
Battery could not hold charge due to bad cell just past warranty period. Darn it. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2015
May 2009

9920 mi

C $561
Right rear axle shaft seal discovered to be leaking when vehicle taken in for 12 month maintenance service. 
Oct 2009

14260 mi
Driver's side rear axle seal leak. 
Jan 2011

25420 mi
Fuel sensor failed. Under warranty so it was replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Apr 2009 - Aug 2010
Oct 2009

3000 mi
 
Mazda CX-7 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
Jun 2009

2480 mi
Clutch repairs, the official explanation was the material used to fabricate the clutch was faulty ??? 
Sep 2010

24180 mi
Right forward axle replaced. Old one gave rattling sounds and clicks. 
Dec 2011

29760 mi

$1200
Xenon lightbulbs controller unit damaged, had to buy a new one 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2015
Mar 2011

32000 mi
Transfer case was leaking. Dealer replaced seals under warranty. 
Mar 2012

42000 mi

US $100
leaking oil, appeared to have been coming from transfer case. Issue turned out to be a loose hose from the turbo. 
Sep 2012

58000 mi
Smoking turbo and loose timing chain. Turbo and chain replaced under warranty 
Nov 2012

59400 mi

US $194
Tie-rod worn and loose. 
Jun 2014

78000 mi

US $900
Transfer case leak. Resealed 
Aug 2014

82000 mi

US $400
Caliper seized on rotor Wheel bearing worn 
Mazda CX-7 in Delaware, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Nov 2011

35300 mi
Broken EGR Valve tripped Check Engine light. Decided to reset and see iif it occurs again. Repair was quoted at $610. 
Dec 2016

73000 mi
Battery keeps dying in cold weather. Solution was to recharge battery. 
Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Dec 2007 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011

53000 mi
Fixed oil plug leak 
Feb 2012

68000 mi

US $550
ACG valve needed replacing Car smoked when idling for long periods 
Mazda CX-7 in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2008 - May 2010
Mar 2009

9920 mi
Block heater was leaking, so they replaced it under warranty. Great service though... 
Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2007 - Sep 2012
Oct 2010

36500 mi
AC compressor seized. Replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2011

48000 mi
Transfer case leak. Repaired 
Jul 2012

65000 mi

US $460
Emission code indicated replace Leak Detection Pump. Detection Pump replaced. Cost including labor was $388.89. Mysterious clunk in the rear. Checked suspension and found nothing wrong. Cost $45.00. 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door

Engine not specified

Mazda CX-7 in Belarus
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

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

Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010

79000 mi

US $3100
AC compressor went out causing problems with the harmonic balancer, and other problems. 
Aug 2010

80000 mi
Timing was still off from July 2010 repair. They replaced timing chain/tensioner, valve cover gasket, front crank seal, engine mount. Reassembled engine. Replaced oil filter. Cleared code. 7 hrs of labor. The same day car was picked up from previous repair, the engine light came back on. Car was taken immediately back to the dealer. They found camshaft timing over retarded. Found PCM using stored values from previous VVT actuator. 
Sep 2010

82000 mi
Previous problems continuing. Belt Tensioner was seized and threw the drive belt. Replaced drive belt tensioner and drive belt. Charged battery, topped off coolant. 
Mar 2011

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. 
Apr 2011

106000 mi
during regular maintenance check, an oil leak was noted but rather than repair after other problems, we sold it. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

Mazda CX-7 in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

90000 mi

US $800
Oil cooler leak. Guy at Mazda said it should have been recalled for it but never was. Known horrible issue. 
Mazda CX-7 in Great Britain
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

£15000
Cam belt tensioner gave out leading to a complete engine failure. Also took out turbo, transfer case and starter motor. In the end I decided it was to costly to repair. 
Mazda CX-7 in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

46000 mi
1-2 second rattle at start up. VVT issues problem fixed under warranty.  
Jun 2010

48000 mi

US $100
Oil Leak, Valve cover gasket, PCV, and another o ring on the on valve cover 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

23000 mi
Starts hard, sputters, sometimes dies in morning. A big cloud of smoke comes out of the exhaust. I have to bring it back for they did not have time to fix the problem. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

55800 mi
Plastic melting smell comes from engine after 30min driving in highway. repair was done but not successfull VVT was replaced, due to some noises from engine 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

27900 mi

C $182
... turbo charger replaced under warranty(was leaking oil)and schedule maintenantce at 48000km 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Oct 2008

14880 mi
Motor was a bit noisy at ignition. Replaced one of timing belt sprocket. 
May 2009

18600 mi
Transmission would sometimes stay stuck in neutral when trying to set gear to either Drive or Reverse. 
Sep 2009

20460 mi
We finally had to change the whole transmission due to an oil leak. According to the car mechanic, this was due to a previous repair that had not been performed correctly. So this was also the cause of the May repair. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

2000 mi
One recall for CEL and two TSB's 
Sep 2009

21000 mi

US $23
AC Compressor seized up 
Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

78300 mi

US $88
Replaced a/c compresssor Driver side headlight went out. Parts are not expensive for blubs but getting the part inside the headlight assembly is a major ordeal. 
Nov 2017

92000 mi

US $200
Headlight lamps replaced, but still not working well. May have to replace entire headlamp assembly in future but dealer cost for each is over $700 a piece! 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Aug 2007 - Jan 2009
May 2008

14000 mi
While washing my CX-7, I reached inside the left rear to grab the passenger assist handle to pull myself up to clean the roof, and the handle BROKE OFF completely in my hand! I almost fell, but caught myself, and safely climbed down from the door sill. Dealer called after about 10 days, after ordering the new replacement left, rear passenger assist handle, and made appointment with me to install the new part. I was at the dealer for about 4 hours while they fixed the car, working on my laptop. Fixed. 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Jan 2006 - May 2009
Nov 2006

3750 mi
Cel for leaking gas cap, replace cap 
Mar 2007

8400 mi
2nd service, another CEL for loose cap, replace loose window trim 
Jul 2007

15000 mi
Check engine light, Repaired by recall of gas cap Poor engine performance from a rest, engine knock when using premimum gas Transmission shudders when on highway. Said they could not reproduce problem even though there is a TSB out on this issue, No repairs were made even though there is a new transmission flash out. 
Aug 2007

16000 mi
Engine ecu updated with new software per TSB Transmission TSB performed to smooth out shifting by reflashing transmission TCU. Sucessful 
Sep 2007

16000 mi
Poor designed door seals allowed dirt and mud to collect in door jam. Repaired with revised design door seals per TSB 
Jun 2008

26000 mi
Sometimes exhibits severe engine knock on reapplying throttle after slowing down. Mazda reflashed the ECU Car had severe engine knock on trip home from dealer. This time they replaced the fuel pump. seems to have repaired the problem. 
Dec 2008

32000 mi
Severe engine pinging upon light acceleration when using premimum fuel. 
Jan 2009

33000 mi
Engine knocking on premium fuel. Engine ECU updated with 2008 version and VVT actuator replaced. per TSB. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2007 - Apr 2017
Mar 2007 gas cap does not fit properly to create a sufficient vacuum. Cap was repaired and new cap was ordered 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014

110000 mi

US $2500
Turbo failed 
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2017
Mar 2015

151000 mi

US $4138
Blown engine. It started with a blown water hose that caused the car to run hot. 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2006 - Jun 2018
Feb 2007

6000 mi
Car bucked during acceleration. Replaced O2 sensor Reflashed Power Control Module and Transmission Control Module 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2006 - Aug 2007
Dec 2006

11000 mi
Bad gas cap. Replaced gas cap under warranty. Bad O2 sensor. When replacing dealer also damaged catalytic converter. 
Jan 2007

12000 mi
Check engine light. Dealer diagnosed a flutter control valve in the intake manifold. Stability control warning light comes on and stays on during start ups on cold (ie below approx 10deg F) days. Light stays lit for entire trip. Dealer reported many cars do that, but Mazda currently does not have a fix. 
Feb 2007

12000 mi
Shutter valve malfunction. Dealer stated parts were in, but they weren't. Dealer attempted to modify part per TSB, but fix didn't work. Part is still on order. Bad O2 sensor. Part took 14 days to arrive. Flutter valve replaced. Stability Control light stays lit after cold starts (single digit temps and below). On this visit, problem as attributed to flutter valve issue. Problem has reocurred in March, however. 
Mar 2007

14000 mi
Stability Control warning light comes on and stays on in extreme cold weather. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010

68000 mi

US $1400
AC compressor and some corresponding parts died. Stated that it possibly could have been driven, but if it seized, maybe not. No A/C in S. Florida is not an option though. Common problem with this model, unfortunately... 
Mazda CX-7 in Louisiana, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

14000 mi
Water in front passenger floorboard. Dealer diagnosis and estimate of non-warranty repair remedy and cost ludicrous - $750.00. Clogged drain tube was cleared by neighborhood service station with compressed air. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2010
Feb 2009

44000 mi

US $593
A/C went out; clutch froze up; common problem with this model was told by dealer it was not covered by powertrain warranty; I balked; he offered to pay parts & I pay labor. I accepted. Rattle in engine; ACTR.VARia;Washer; Bolt.Lock replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Missouri, United States
Apr 2007 - Feb 2010
Jul 2007

8000 mi
Acceleration / throttle response not consistent Transmission programming allowed "surging" at highway speed Door seal design changed to prevent dust/dirt buildup on inside lower edge of door 
Aug 2007

9000 mi
A/C stopped blowing cold air. A Mazda TSB covered this issue: ambient temps of 100+ and highway speed causes condensor frost; revised control unit remedies. Door seal parts arrived and installed successfully 
Sep 2007

10000 mi
Parts arrived to fix A/C issue; repaired successfully 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

3000 mi
flash of software on ECU and TCM 
Mazda CX-7 in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2008 - Jul 2012
Aug 2011

32900 mi
Compressor failure, replaced under warranty one month later valve problem not covered 
Mazda CX-7 in District of Columbia, United States
Apr 2009 - May 2013
Jun 2010

12000 mi

US $800
A/C dryer needed to be replaced 
Apr 2012

19200 mi

US $13310
Major underbody rust, despite low mileage and car kept ina dry garage and had never been driven on salted roads. Mazda claims this is a one off problem but there is no underbody rust warranty. Rusted out suspension linkage and brake rotors. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
Mar 2010

41000 mi

US $130
Alternator 
Oct 2010

50000 mi

US $2100
AC blew out 
Nov 2010

50000 mi
Car Turbo broke. With total cost of repair it was too expensive to fix. Decided to get a new car. 
Mazda CX-7 in Indiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

67000 mi

US $2700
Had to get the turbo charger replaced and get a vent kit added 
Sep 2015

70000 mi

US $100
Control Arm replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
Mar 2015

143000 mi

US $520
Wheel bearing and hub were replaced. 
Nov 2015

150100 mi

US $290
EGR valve needed replacement  along with bushing in the front suspension. 
Mar 2016

153000 mi
Fuel injector replaced Battery under warranty failed. Positive pole became loose in battery case. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

29000 mi
Air compressor clutch seized up, accessory belt glazed and began to smoke 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

95000 mi
Solenoid problems....purchased extended warranty from this dealer....surprise, none of the repairs are covered by their warranty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - Apr 2016
Sep 2015

115320 mi

C $380
Changed the lower control arm with the tire rod end 
Dec 2015

117800 mi

C $975
Leaking engine oil excessively Leaking transmission fluid excessively 
Apr 2016

119660 mi
Check engine light came on. Was showing timing chain slip. Did not repair. Just sold the car 
Mazda CX-7 in Alaska, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

98000 mi
I bought his car in Nov 2015. It already had a rebuilt engine . From what the mechanic said ,it was the timing chain. Since I bought it it runs great . 
Mazda CX-7 in Alabama, United States
Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006

10000 mi
Air Conditioner Failed - replaced under warrenty 
Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2006 - Jun 2013
Jul 2007

6000 mi
Rear bumper guard strip is loose. Part needs to be ordered. 
Sep 2007

9000 mi
Bumper strip coming loose....part ordered. They called it was ready, I scheduled appointment to coincide with maintenance. 
Feb 2012

51800 mi
White smoke out of tail pipe. Installed turbo vent kit and extend warranty service. 
Jun 2012

56000 mi

US $87
Engine light came on. Diagnosed bad gas cap. Replaced with Mazda cap. 
Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2019
May 2015

127000 mi

US $60
Motormount 
Dec 2015

130000 mi
Valve purge solenoid was stuck open 
Aug 2017

144000 mi

US $200
Timing chain and actuator replaced Oil cooler oil filter housing and gasket 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2008

10000 mi
Interrior console plastic squeaks 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

90830 mi
error code noticed because of warning light. Regular test for emissions, but failed 
Jun 2018

91140 mi

C $580
Reset OBDII error with Dealers OBDII machine, retested emissions, failed again. Reprogrammed OBDII system and Reset error code. Evaporative system and intake air temp were in the list of things. OBDII Air intake temp, reflashed the ECU, but not able to fix the OBDII Error. Recall on the ball joints, replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Sep 2010

38000 mi
Rear wheel bearing replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
Sep 2009

23000 mi

US $35
Plastic tab on the hinge dampener for the glove box broke, causing the glove box to slam open. The plastic tab attaching the dampener to the hinge is cheap and flimsy. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2012
Feb 2007

11000 mi
passenger rear taillight cracked due to overtightening at the factory. 
Mar 2007

13000 mi
New tail light installed (email 050207) 
Jul 2007

20000 mi
Hesitation at lower RPM's. Transmission Control Module reflashed, drives like never before, simply amazing!  Door squeak on driver's door. Fixed per TSB (lube) Engine also got a reflash for the ECU. 
Jun 2008

34000 mi
Tailpipes were leaving soot on rear bumper. New tips installed, problem solved. 
Jan 2009

46000 mi
Turbo seals leaked oil on intake and exhaust sides. ruined 02 sensor. Smoke poured out of the exhaust after 20 minutes of idling. Replace turbo and 02 sensor, turbo glowed neon orange. Took to 2nd dealer. Area manager said ok per computer. Still smokes. 
Jan 2011

86300 mi
Passenger motor mount leaked fluid all over causing clicking sounds when turning and knocking over bumps. Replaced mount under extended warranty. 
Aug 2011

84700 mi

US $1200
VVT Actuator failed, and caused a rattle at startup. Reported under Extended warranty but said not a problem in 2010. Now it was bad enough another dealer, out of warranty said bad. $1200 for VVT, timing chain and more. Sucks. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2012
Jul 2007

4000 mi
Check engine light came on. They say it is because there is a bad seal between the fuel hose and the gas tank. They are going to fix it with a new hose, but the new hose is on national backorder. 
Aug 2007

4000 mi
Installed new seal. 
Sep 2009

22000 mi
oxygen sensor failed and stuck to catalytic converter 
Oct 2010

23000 mi
o2 sensor and catalytic converter. o2 sensor and catalytic converter. machined brakes (warped again) 
Nov 2011

39000 mi
White steam at idle problem - was fixed by dealership under powertrain warranty 
Mar 2012

44000 mi
oil leaking from car 
Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
Aug 2009

36000 mi
EGR Valve failed. Dealer replaced and also replace the fuel filler neck. Extended warranty covered most of the repair and paid for the rental. Transfer case leaking. Replaced. Dealer also replaced oil pan gasket because of a leak they found. 
Mazda CX-7 in New Hampshire, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2015
Jan 2007

2000 mi
Check Engine Light - Gas cap replaced 
Feb 2007

2500 mi
CEL - Intake Swirl valve replaced 
Mar 2009

36000 mi
Loose door seal. 
Sep 2009

46000 mi

US $8
Visor clip didn't hold visor anymore 
Aug 2010

62000 mi

US $1200
Stuck EGR valve 
Sep 2011

74000 mi

US $950
Leaky transfer case gasket. Known problem that's being repaired under warranty but my car is out of warranty so it cost me $850.00! 
Dec 2011

77000 mi

US $800
Oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor replaced 
Sep 2012

85000 mi

US $1000
Replaced left rear wheel bearing 
Feb 2013

90700 mi

US $400
Leaky seals in rear diff 
Jun 2014

106000 mi

US $1100
bad right rear wheel bearing (left was replaced last year) Loose tie rod end 
Mar 2015

113000 mi
Oil leak in transfer case Pre-cat about to go bad 
Mazda CX-7 in Victoria, Australia
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

54560 mi

A $600
The engine mount was replaced and fluid from old mount was not cleaned from the engine area. I have never seen an engine filled with fluid before. I complained about a noise which is coming from the diff, when the vehicle is at 100 kph it is very noisy. The dealer had the car for two weeks replaced r/bearings unnecessarily and not prepared to remove differential charged $900 4 b'ings 
Aug 2017

66340 mi

A $790
There was a leaking oil filter which only needed to have a new seal and not the whole filter fitted. Mazda dealer used the excuse that there aren't seals available to which I said yes there is seals available. To which I told him rather than keep the repairs cheap and use a 50c seal you want to gouge the owners and charge $390.00 plus labour. Eventually he credited $144.00 for labour plus other incidentals of $15.00 but I told them I wasn't happy with their service and to top it off they stole my parking card which I use when I travel to work in the city. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alaska, United States
Apr 2007 - May 2009
May 2007

1150 mi
AT & CEL illuminated. Vehicle stuck in 3rd. TCM replaced & TCU reprogrammed. 
Jun 2007

1000 mi
TCM failed and had to be replaced. CEL & AT lights came on. Dealer said could still drive until appt 2.5 wks away. Then got stuck in 3rd gear & had towed in. Also did related TCU reflash (I think) while there. On a previous visit, service person caused nasty & deep scratch on bumper when he leaned on exposed 3-prong plug for inline heater. Dealer first tried to do touch up, which was pathetic. On this visit had it fixed & repainted properly by body shop. Folks at dealer left black stains on back of seats during last repair visit (which included repairs to paint damage they had caused previously). the stains are mostly gone but not back to original. they also made me wait over an hour past when they said c When CX-7 was towed earlier in month, black plastic cowling under front of car was cracked by tow cable. Part was ordered on first visit and installed on this visit. 
Nov 2008

3000 mi
After pulling onto a busy three-lane roadway, I got about a tenth of a mile and then the car just went dead. I had no acceleration or response, the car wasn't in any gear, and the power steering was gone. After a few minutes, it did restart.  
Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2007 - Sep 2008
May 2008

16000 mi
The turbo on the car broke and had to be replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

1000 mi
TSB to flash the computer to address slow downs under 2500 RPM. 
Jun 2007

3000 mi
TSB to replace door seals. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

38440 mi
oil leaking; seal to be replaced seal replaced 
May 2010

38440 mi

C $400
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2014
Jun 2013

83000 mi

US $1500
Replaced turbo. Bearings went bad. Car is very hard on oil. Must run synthetic and change every 3k. Not exaggerating. Motor runs hot and creates sludge in oil. Poor design. 
Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2015
Jul 2011

40000 mi

US $850
After repair of complete brake system, including replacing front rotors, all pads and hardware, tech road test confirmed presence of a noise at rear wheels. Required replacement of rear wheel bearing assembly. Repair successful. 
Sep 2013

56000 mi

US $60
Exhaust system heat shield around catalytic convertor rattling. Upper half welds to lower half rusted. Heat shield between exhaust manifold and firewall/cowl in engine comp.deteriorated and came loose. Very flimsy...requires replacement. 
Aug 2014

64000 mi
Knocking noise from front suspension over rough pavement was diagnosed as worn outer tie rod ends. Repair involved replacement and was completed satisfactorily. Repair covered under extended service contract. 
Mazda CX-7 in New York, United States
May 2007 - Jan 2008
Aug 2007

7000 mi
sliding roof did not shut. Dealer reset settings, problem solved. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
Sep 2010

71300 mi

C $790
Replaced EGR valve. 
Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States
- Dec 2006
Dec 2006

4 mi
Replaced gas cap, no charge 
Mazda CX-7 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

29140 mi
Check Engine light came on.. was told had to pay 100 to hook it up and find the code for the problem.. would not pay so left light on.. dealer told me it could be gas cap.. after 3 days light went out.. 
Mazda CX-7 in New York, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

108000 mi

US $550
Replaced Sway Bar links, tie end rods, control arm (both sides) 
May 2016

116000 mi

US $500
Replaced all rotors and pads plus e-brake system 
Mazda CX-7 in Idaho, United States
Dec 2007 - Jul 2010
Jul 2008

6000 mi
Hesitation/stumbling under hot or cold conditions. TSB available for fuel pump and/or PCM reprogram. Dealer states turbo lag is problem and vehicle acting normally. Poor A/C performance at 95F+ temperatures. A/C cools barely "adequately" under hot circumstances. Extended idling or in traffic driving yields poor performance. Tech says cools to Mazda specs. 
Mazda CX-7 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Dec 2014

73160 mi

C $240
Seized alternator. Repaired alternator. Car then started OK 
Nov 2015

83080 mi

C $315
Drivers front wheel loose and squeaking badly. Wheel bearing replaced. 
May 2016

84720 mi

C $430
Wheel bearing replaced, rear 
Oct 2016

85560 mi

C $585
Rear brake grabbing. Pads and rotors replaced on rear, along with one caliper. 
Aug 2017

86180 mi
Recall for suspension and airbag 
Sep 2017

86180 mi

C $463
Broken front coil spring 
Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

113000 mi

US $10
Cleaned mass airflow sensor. Added fuel injector cleaner to fuel tank. 
Dec 2021

130000 mi

US $2500
Had several oil leaks repaired.  Had rear axle shaft seals replaced.  Had air conditioner pump replaced under warranty and condenser replaced at my own cost. Price for all repairs was about $2500. 
Feb 2022

1300 mi
Replaced an ignition coil pack that had failed. 
Mazda CX-7 in Montana, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2010
Apr 2008

7000 mi
Trans hunting for 5th and 6th during hi-way driving. Dealer flashed computer with new program. 
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Drivers window auto up down function quit. Dealer adjusted window. 
Apr 2009

16000 mi
engine rattled on start up. fixed trim on door fell off. fixed 
Aug 2009

19000 mi
rear tail light assembly cracked, replaced by dealer 
Aug 2010

50000 mi

US $10
engine 2 fuse blew for no apparent reason. 
Sep 2010

52000 mi

US $1
timing chain broke. got rid of car! 
Mazda CX-7 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Airbag sensor on passenger seat needed calibration. Warning light was on when my wife (100lbs) sat in it but not when I sat in it (150lbs). For safety, airbag will NOT deploy if light is on for small children and is supposed to be calibrated at 60lbs. 
Jun 2009

17000 mi
Went back to dealer for front pass. seat airbag sensor after first fix did not work. Was told it was calibrated properly and there was nothing they could do. Airbag light still comes on sometimes when wife is in seat. Went back to dealer for front pass. seat airbag sensor after first fix did not work. Was told it was calibrated properly and there was nothing they could do. Airbag light still comes on sometimes when wife is in seat. 
Dec 2009

27000 mi

US $5
Bad gas cap. New one ordered. 
Aug 2011

49000 mi

US $100
Blown Bose speaker. Had to replace. Factory "bose" radio with nav shouldn't blow a speaker when not listened to at high volumes. 
Mar 2012

56000 mi

US $1200
AWD CX7: Both rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Differential needed seal replacements (it was leaking). 
Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States
Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

14000 mi
Driver reported that on acceleration from a stop the throttle appeared to be stuck. Had to turn the car off to stop accelerating. 
Sep 2007

14000 mi
Rear window wiper came loose. 
Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

3000 mi
A/C Compressor and clutch went out. AWD tranfer case leaking from seals. Ordered and replaced seals under warrenty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

19000 mi
#4 coil and spark plugs replaced 
Aug 2008

21000 mi
A/C was not blowing cold air all the time. New A/C unit ordered. 
Sep 2008

22000 mi
Repaired A/C unit previously diagnosed and ordered. 
Sep 2009

38000 mi

US $120
Air conditioning compressor went out Replacement of air conditioner compressor 
Oct 2010

58000 mi
Rattle on start up was diagnosed as timing chain issue. Replaced timing chain and related parts. Check engine light was on. Dealer went through process outlined in TSB and reflashed computer. 
Dec 2010

61000 mi

US $150
Growling noise from rear of car was a bad wheel bearing, which was replaced. Also required replacement of wheel speed sensor.  
Apr 2011

65000 mi

US $175
Check engine light and occasional miss caused by bad/sticking EGR valve. Part replaced and symptoms now gone. 
May 2011

65000 mi

US $150
Misfire returned. They cleaned the mass air sensor, but it did not fix it (it came back within a week). They told me they were going to charge me $150, but have not done it yet (and I suspect will not). I may try a different dealer this time.  
Jun 2011

65000 mi
Intermittent misfire cured by replacing spark plugs. Shop had recently replaced plugs with spec, but not OEM, plugs, which seemed to have caused the problem. Replaced with OEM plugs. Unclear if issue was plug type or one defective plug. 
Mazda CX-7 in Arizona, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2013
Aug 2009

16000 mi
Vacuum pump failed 
Aug 2010

25000 mi

US $85
brake switch bad 
Aug 2011

35500 mi
Replaced fuel filler pipe per Mazda TSB due to complaints of engine light on. Replaced fuel filler pipe per Mazda TSB due to complaints of engine light on. 
Jul 2013

49000 mi

US $2400
Safety air bag system on passenger seat failed. Turbocharger tube leaking 
Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2014
Jul 2012

51000 mi

US $100
AC Clutch seized, whole compressor was replaced 
Sep 2012

57000 mi

US $300
Water coming into passenger foot well near firewall. Mechanics poured water all over but could not recreate leak. No idea if it was from AC unit or leak from underneath or from up top. CE light - was faulty gas cap, replaced cap and good! 
Aug 2013

70000 mi

US $600
Timing chain tensioner and chain Broken motor mount Repair broken motor mount - fixed under my 3rd party extended warranty bad right rear wheel bearing repaired under extended warranty 
Nov 2013

75500 mi

US $700
CE light - was EGR valve, was stuck closed. Dealer did repair. Not covered under Mazda, CPO or 3rd party extensive warranty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Colorado, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2011
Dec 2007

5000 mi
Rock guard not properly reinstalled after a previous repair or oil change. It partially fell off and was scraping against the ground. 
Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

61000 mi

US $225
Water collected in the spark plug well and affected the spark coil. Engine misfired under load, Check Engine light came on, dirty oil, random misfire reported in computer. Removed water, replaced spark plug cap/coil, no further symptoms. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
Mar 2008

14260 mi
Front transfer case leaking, second occurrence of problem. 
Apr 2008

14880 mi
Front transfer case was leaking for the second time. On this second repair attempt they replaced the entire transfer case and seals, where-as on the first repair back in April of 2007 they only replaced the seals. 
Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2010
Sep 2008

15000 mi
VVT gear replaced. Engine rattled loudly on startup and felt lumpy on acceleration. Engine oil pan and trans pan were also removed and re-sealed as they were leaking slightly due to poor RTV application when built. 
Mazda CX-7 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Apr 2011

55800 mi

C $500
Front wheel bearing on drivers side only repair ever done to this truck great machine. 
Jan 2012

76880 mi

C $590
Wheel bearings replaced 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
Apr 2011

72540 mi

C $75
tie-rod end 
Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States
- Oct 2008
Jan 2008

26500 mi
engine light came on, replaced a sensor & computer was upgraded 
Sep 2008

51000 mi

US $1000
Compressor on the air conditioner failed and engine light on. They will cover the compressor but not the clutch with the extended warrentee and give me 2 days rental, unfortunately they only have 1 compressor available nationwide, 3 are in for the same 
Oct 2008

27 mi

US $21500
car got stuck in third gear, they replaced a sensor 
Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Aug 2006 - Jan 2022
Dec 2006

1000 mi
TSB for ECU reflash to improve acceleration TSB for lower door seals to replace with new design to seal doors better TSB for Gas Cap to prevent CEL due to old design causing these though not in my case 
Jul 2007

8000 mi
TSB for Transmission control unit to eliminate hunting at 65mph. 
Sep 2007

9800 mi
At temperatures above 100 deg F A/C will shut off when you slow down and begin blowing 115+ deg F air out vents. TSB to fix A/C frost sensor. This early unit design caused A/C to blow hot air when temps exceeded 100 degree F. New design replaced old one 
Aug 2008

22000 mi
Center Console lid would not lock even when locked you could just lift up and it would open. Newly designed lid/box available to resolve this. Locking lid on center console would not secure lid when locked. It could still be opened with it lock. New center console parts and now it locks fine. 
Nov 2017

87000 mi

US $2900
VVT Bolt and Chain loose. Updated Parts installed. But since it was now out of warranty I had to pay for this my self out of pocket. 
Dec 2021

95000 mi

US $750
Front rotors were warped. So, I installed performance EBC Brake Pads (Yellow Stuff) and EBC coated and slotted brake rotors front and rear. 
Mazda CX-7 in Utah, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010

37000 mi
the previous owner did not do a good job w/maintaining oil change. There was a large amount of oil build up which require for a part to repair not exact what it was called. My vehicle had to flushed twice before replacing part. 
Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

3000 mi
Re-flashing the PCM, because of "Lack of power" TSB 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

Mazda CX-7 in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

5000 mi
Check engine light was on, they could not replicate the emissions leak. 
Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
Jun 2010

59520 mi

C $500
Right rear wheel bearing. 
Jul 2010

60140 mi

C $1400
A/C compressor failure, paid out of pocket warranty, not covered. Later received a letter from Mazda offering to reimburse me for the repair--have filed the necessary forms. VVT replaced under warranty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Indiana, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

125000 mi

US $1600
Variable gear mechanism broke and timing belt went out. Noted timing belt concerns, loud knocking earlier 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda CX-7 in Panama
Aug 2007 - Oct 2011
Feb 2009

18600 mi

US $107
Bad seals on the factory turbo. Dealer honoring the warranty. 
Mazda CX-7 in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007

10000 mi
when driven in very cold conditions +7f the check engine light came on 

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