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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%)

Chart based on 230 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2007 Mazda CX-7.

2007 Mazda CX-7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 143 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

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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 Hawaii, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
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 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. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

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 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
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

29000 mi
Air compressor clutch seized up, accessory belt glazed and began to smoke 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Sep 2010

38000 mi
Rear wheel bearing 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 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 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 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 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 California, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014

110000 mi

US $2500
Turbo failed 
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 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 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 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 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 Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2008

10000 mi
Interrior console plastic squeaks 
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 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 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 Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

3000 mi
flash of software on ECU and TCM 
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
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 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 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 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 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

20500 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 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 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 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 
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 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 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 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 Michigan, United States
- Dec 2006
Dec 2006

4 mi
Replaced gas cap, no charge 
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 Illinois, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

3000 mi
Re-flashing the PCM, because of "Lack of power" TSB 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
Sep 2010

71300 mi

C $790
Replaced EGR valve. 
Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
Apr 2011

72540 mi

C $75
tie-rod end 
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 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 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 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 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. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

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 
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. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

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 
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. 

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