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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 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

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

162000 mi

US $600
Ball joints replaced under recall 
46500 mi Drop links 
49080 mi

€850
Front Suspension Ball Joints worn. Need replacement wishbone 
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. 
78700 mi

US $328
Wheel bearings were bad. Dealer noticed when installing new tires, replaced the bearings. 
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. 
91300 mi

US $360
Left side was changed in January this year, ride side hub/knuckle/bearings were changed now. 
73300 mi

US $102
SWAY BAR LINKS 
85000 mi Left front wheel bearing going out when sold. 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

102100 mi

US $575
Front left wheel bearing was failing and rubbing on the rotor. Both were replaced. 
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 
16740 mi Left front wheel was making noise which grew louder as speed increased. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing. Problem solved under warrantee. 
59400 mi

US $194
Tie-rod worn and loose. 
82000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing worn 
61380 mi

C $500
Rear passenger side wheel bearing  
107880 mi

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

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2008 Mazda CX-7 Suspension Problems

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