2011 Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2011

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2011 Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 25 repairs.
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2011 Mazda CX-7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

Mazda 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. 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

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 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 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 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 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. 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

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

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 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 Victoria, Australia
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

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

48900 mi

US $99
Driver window motor failed 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 Repair Histories

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