2007 Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2007

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2007 Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (7%)

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2007 Mazda CX-7 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

60000 mi seat bag light will not go off. $88 to diagnose, repair was quoted at $600...way too much...dissappointed with Mazda 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

32900 mi Compressor failure, replaced under warranty one month later valve problem not covered 
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. 
14000 mi Stability Control warning light comes on and stays on in extreme cold weather. 
41000 mi

US $130
Alternator 
50000 mi

US $2100
AC blew out 
12000 mi

US $800
A/C dryer needed to be replaced 
29000 mi Air compressor clutch seized up, accessory belt glazed and began to smoke 
153000 mi Battery under warranty failed. Positive pole became loose in battery case. 
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. 
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! 
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. 
10000 mi Parts arrived to fix A/C issue; repaired successfully 
10000 mi Air Conditioner Failed - replaced under warrenty 
21000 mi

US $23
AC Compressor seized up 
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... 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

130000 mi

US $2500
Had air conditioner pump replaced under warranty and condenser replaced at my own cost. Price for all repairs was about $2500. 
51000 mi

US $100
AC Clutch seized, whole compressor was replaced 
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 
73160 mi

C $240
Seized alternator. Repaired alternator. Car then started OK 
3000 mi A/C Compressor and clutch went out. 
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 
7000 mi sliding roof did not shut. Dealer reset settings, problem solved. 
15000 mi Drivers window auto up down function quit. Dealer adjusted window. 
50000 mi

US $10
engine 2 fuse blew for no apparent reason. 
6000 mi 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. 
21000 mi A/C was not blowing cold air all the time. New A/C unit ordered. 
22000 mi Repaired A/C unit previously diagnosed and ordered. 
38000 mi

US $120
Air conditioning compressor went out Replacement of air conditioner compressor 
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. 
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. 
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. 
25000 mi

US $85
brake switch bad 
49000 mi

US $2400
Safety air bag system on passenger seat failed. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

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. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 Electrical Problems

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