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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.
Mazda CX-7 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (46%)
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 201850000 miUS $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 202296000 miUS $650 | All four brake rotors and pads were rusty/worn and were replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022104000 miUS $600 | Entire parking brake system rusted out, was replaced from interior pedal to rear wheels. New plugs, rough idle in extreme cold weather. | ||
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 201559520 miC $275 | Change parking brake cable on one side. | ||
| Dec 201574400 miC $400 | Rear differential seal leaking oil. | ||
| May 201896720 miC $1400 | Both rear bearings and left tie Rod end we replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022131440 miC $1500 | Alternator changed and also pcm computer. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Minnesota, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 20119950 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 201313000 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 201536700 miUS $90 | Radiator cap failed to hold pressure. Replaced cap. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201795000 miUS $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 201424060 miC $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 201316000 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 201317980 miC $100 | Frozen battery. replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201222320 mi | not cooling dealer says nothing wrong | ||
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 201824800 mi | Replaced all Joints under recall | ||
| May 202268200 miC $400 | Tie rod and front ball joint | ||
| Aug 202270060 miC $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 201610700 miUS $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 2018135000 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 2017169000 mi | timing belt | ||
| Jan 2018171103 miUS $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 201262000 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 201310540 mi | Driver side power windows issue | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201548900 miUS $99 | Driver window motor failed | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Louisiana, United States Apr 2017 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201772000 miUS $75 | Transmission shudder, performed transmission flush to see if it would fix the problem | ||
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 20108000 mi | Squeak in center dash stack. Dealer found loose circuit board behind the instrument cluster. Tightened circuit board. Problem repaired. | ||
| Jun 201111000 mi | Hazard switch no longer worked Dash rattle returned. Dealer mechanic could not locate cause. | ||
| Feb 201214000 mi | Stubborn dash rattle that keeps returning | ||
| Apr 201215300 mi | After 3 trips the dealer was finally able to fix the dash rattle behind the radio. | ||
| Dec 201222000 mi | Exterior window trim had come loose. | ||
| Apr 201324200 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 201433000 mi | 15 month old Mazda battery failed and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201649000 miUS $200 | Driver's door, window regulator motor failed and needed replacement. | ||
| Dec 201650000 miUS $130 | Battery cables corroded due to possible acid spill installing the battery 18 months before. | ||
| Feb 201857000 mi | Control arm recall performed Recall airbag replacement Fog light harness plug had corroded and was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201858000 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 201580000 mi | Replace power steering pump. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Multiple electrical faults caused by broken BCM connector. | ||
| Mar 201684000 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 201684000 mi | HVAC blower motor problem never resolved. Backup camera problem never resolved. | ||
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 20114940 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 201113640 mi | Check engine light came on, and ran rough. Diagnosed as a faulty O2 sensor. Replaced under warranty. Three hours down time. | ||
| Apr 201216120 miC $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 201229760 mi | Right rear window stopped working in the down position | ||
| Nov 201230460 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 201497000 miUS $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 20101876 mi | Rear brake calipers screeching when coming to a stop. Rear brake calipers replaced under warranty and screeching has gone. | ||
| Dec 201014260 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 201364000 mi | Driveshaft corroded | ||
| Oct 201489000 miUS $900 | Wheel bearing replacements 2 wheels | ||
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 20116000 mi | Drivers door had crease due to manufacturing fault.Dealer replaced outer skin | ||
| Sep 201220000 mi | Engine holding back when cold, garage re-set fuel injectors car now ok. | ||
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 2022138000 miUS $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 2022190000 miUS $750 | Replaced power steering reservoir and hoses Replace engine mount | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201324000 mi | Left rear caliper was sticking causing the brake pads to stay in contact with the rotor even when brake was not applied. | ||
| Nov 201327800 mi | Oil leak coming from timing chain cover. Resealed with RTV silicone. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Tennessee, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201360000 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 202398000 miUS $650 | Power door locks | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 20117300 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 201110820 mi | Handle to drop back seat was popped out of its panel, needed a replacement part to fix | ||
2010 Mazda CX-7 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20102480 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 | ||
2009 Mazda CX-7
Engine not specified
| Mazda CX-7 in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 201544200 miUS $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 201547000 miUS $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 201145000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201229000 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 201228200 mi | Bad EGR valve. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201234000 mi | Egr valve replaced | ||
| Sep 201355000 mi | Brake fluid low but dealer could not find leak | ||
| Jan 201459000 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 201460000 miUS $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 201146000 miUS $600 | EGR valve failure. Extended warranty did not cover. | ||
| Mar 201677000 miUS $140 | Ball joint on the front axle was squeaking | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201640000 miUS $250 | One engine mount leaking (replaced) | ||
| Jan 201844000 miUS $2000 | Power steering pump replacement Power window mechanism Egr valve replaced | ||
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 201770000 miUS $4900 | Turbo failed with white smoke. Replaced turbo & spark plugs | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201120000 mi | Rattling rear bumper cover tightened during scheduled oil change and tire rotation. | ||
| Jul 201225500 mi | E-brake pedal cover came off and would not stay on. | ||
| Mar 201436000 miUS $210 | Nut holding TPS unit disappeared. Discovered missing by mechanic when checking tire pressure. | ||
| Oct 201545800 miUS $104 | Left outer tie rod loose. | ||
| Jul 201654300 miUS $388 | Failed EVAP test pump | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Apr 201444420 mi | Rear differential seals replaced | ||
| May 201445420 mi | Rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Aug 2019106640 miC $1005 | Airbag control module Rear control arm | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201321280 miC $200 | Timing chain and VVT replaced (in one of Mazda's TSB), free of charge Small coolant leak, had to replace unit, ~200$ | ||
| Jun 201641540 miC $600 | Egr valve gunked | ||
| Sep 201644640 miC $650 | Turbo replaced | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 201332440 mi | Very high engine oil level,two months after oil change. Fuel contamination. | ||
| Apr 201333480 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 201334100 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 | ||
2008 Mazda CX-7
Engine not specified
| Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201774000 miUS $380 | coil failure , coil was replaced | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 201046000 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 201292000 miUS $550 | Rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
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 201019000 mi | Broken Passenger's motor mount. | ||
| Dec 201025000 mi | Turbo smoke after long periods of idling. | ||
| Feb 201125000 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 201028000 mi | VVT ACTUATOR REPLACED | ||
| Apr 201038000 mi | AC BLOWS WARM AT IDLE. SHOP COULD NOT DUPLICATE. RATTLE FROM RT REAR. RT TAIL LAMP ORDERED. | ||
| May 201040800 mi | sop tail light replaced, | ||
| Jun 201043000 miUS $202 | air conditioning compressor failed | ||
| Feb 201173300 miUS $102 | TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER BAD MOTOR MOUNT SWAY BAR LINKS AXLE NOISE, EXTENDED WARRANTY REFUSED TO COVER | ||
| Jul 201185000 mi | I fixed the axle myself, lubed where the axle went through the bearing. | ||
| Aug 201185000 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 201047000 mi | Leaking oil around timing chain cover. | ||
| Dec 2013103000 miUS $200 | 2 cylinders leaking - needed new engine | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in South Dakota, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 200913000 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 20099000 mi | Center vent louvers would not stay open, replaced. | ||
| Sep 201031000 mi | EGR valve replaced after P0401 engine code. | ||
| Dec 201035000 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 201046300 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 201048000 mi | Turbo was replaced under TSB/Mazda's extended warranty for known turbo seal issue. | ||
| Jun 201155000 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 201160000 mi | Smoking from exhaust, TSB followed to remedy the problem. Timing chain replaced under warranty by TSB | ||
| Feb 201378700 miUS $328 | Wheel bearings were bad. Dealer noticed when installing new tires, replaced the bearings. | ||
| Jan 201477300 miUS $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 201491300 miUS $360 | Left side was changed in January this year, ride side hub/knuckle/bearings were changed now. | ||
| Feb 2016105000 miUS $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 20098680 mi | Chrome exhaust tips rusted where they were spot welded. Dealer replaced the muffler under warranty. | ||
| May 201019220 mi | Vehicle hesitating when warm, lack of power, engine extremely noisy. Replaced timing chain. | ||
| Mar 201127280 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 201348740 mi | Fixed a couple oil leaks while at dealer for routine oil change. | ||
| Mar 201458900 miC $450 | Front O2 sensor | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 201153000 miUS $258 | EGR valve replaced | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 20085000 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 200930000 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 201276800 miUS $670 | EGR valve needed replacement | ||
| Nov 2015102000 miUS $2500 | Replace timing chain and tensioner | ||
| Jun 2016109000 miUS $1965 | Ac compressor was replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016112500 miUS $75 | Sunroof drain clogged so water running into car | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201257000 miUS $900 | EGR valve replacement | ||
| Mar 201491000 miUS $700 | Thermostat failed Engine mount replaced | ||
| Dec 2017132000 miUS $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 2017162000 miUS $600 | Oil Leak repaired Air Bag replaced Ball joints replaced under recall | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201037000 miUS $100 | EGR Valve failed and was replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Aguascalientes, Mexico Mar 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 201333060 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 201375000 miUS $1500 | VVT, Timing chain | ||
| Mar 201496000 miUS $800 | Replace window motor Door handle broke Both headlights went out | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jul 200920000 mi | gas cap caused check engine light, replaced by dealer under warranty | ||
| Jul 201041000 mi | power outlet plastic replaced | ||
| Oct 201046000 mi | CD player skipped, even after replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ireland Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201123440 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 201229440 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 201546500 mi | Drop links | ||
| Jul 201649080 mi€850 | Front Suspension Ball Joints worn. Need replacement wishbone | ||
| Dec 201753940 mi€80 | Brake fluid leakage - Valve/washer /seal broken. Replaced | ||
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 200913000 miUS $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 2016120000 miUS $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 201580000 miUS $1700 | VVT was replaced for the 2nd time in 13.000 miles and a leak into the turbo was repaired. | ||
| May 2017100495 miUS $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 2017102100 miUS $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 201334800 miUS $50 | Replace battery. The orginal one (from when the car was new) was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201534300 miUS $1200 | Brake calipers, pads, and rotors were all replaced. They were corroded significantly. | ||
| Sep 201740000 mi | recall: air bag | ||
| Jun 202249000 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 201038000 miUS $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 20093720 mi | Headliner replaced. | ||
| Jan 2011100900 miC $248 | Check engine light = EGR Valve replaced under warranty. Cost at dealer was for 48 month maintenance visit-$248.00 | ||
| Nov 201161380 miC $500 | Rear passenger side wheel bearing |
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| Feb 2014106020 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 2014106620 miC $2500 | Engine replacement: due to spun main bearing. Mazda stepped up and supplied a $6000 motor and dealer covered $1500 of the labor. | ||
| Aug 2014107880 miC $345 | Replace worn Tie-rod ends both left & right. | ||
| Feb 2015112220 miC $375 | Replace upper oxygen sensor | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in New York, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 201269000 miUS $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 201376000 miUS $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 201029000 miUS $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 201358000 miUS $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 201137800 mi | Noticed oil drops on a garage floor. It was transfer case seal leak. Mazda replaced it under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201141020 mi | blue/white smoke from exhaust when idle or at lower speeds. ventilation kit replaced under warranty per SSP84. | ||
| Oct 201141640 miC $112 | CEL was on. Mass air flow sensor clogged. mazda cleaned it under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201244640 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 201352000 miUS $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 20083100 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 201153500 mi | the turbo was replaced | ||
| Jan 201256000 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 201492000 miUS $400 | The ac compressor was not working properly | ||
| Jun 2016144000 miUS $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 201359000 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 201468700 miUS $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 201581000 miUS $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 201116740 mi | Left front wheel was making noise which grew louder as speed increased. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing. Problem solved under warrantee. | ||
| Jul 201120460 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 201219760 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 20099920 miC $561 | Right rear axle shaft seal discovered to be leaking when vehicle taken in for 12 month maintenance service. | ||
| Oct 200914260 mi | Driver's side rear axle seal leak. | ||
| Jan 201125420 mi | Fuel sensor failed. Under warranty so it was replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Oct 20093000 mi | |||
| Mazda CX-7 in Bosnia and Herzegovina Dec 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 20092480 mi | Clutch repairs, the official explanation was the material used to fabricate the clutch was faulty ??? | ||
| Sep 201024180 mi | Right forward axle replaced. Old one gave rattling sounds and clicks. | ||
| Dec 201129760 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 201132000 mi | Transfer case was leaking. Dealer replaced seals under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201242000 miUS $100 | leaking oil, appeared to have been coming from transfer case. Issue turned out to be a loose hose from the turbo. | ||
| Sep 201258000 mi | Smoking turbo and loose timing chain. Turbo and chain replaced under warranty | ||
| Nov 201259400 miUS $194 | Tie-rod worn and loose. | ||
| Jun 201478000 miUS $900 | Transfer case leak. Resealed | ||
| Aug 201482000 miUS $400 | Caliper seized on rotor Wheel bearing worn | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Delaware, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201135300 mi | Broken EGR Valve tripped Check Engine light. Decided to reset and see iif it occurs again. Repair was quoted at $610. | ||
| Dec 201673000 mi | Battery keeps dying in cold weather. Solution was to recharge battery. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 201153000 mi | Fixed oil plug leak | ||
| Feb 201268000 miUS $550 | ACG valve needed replacing Car smoked when idling for long periods | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 20099920 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 201036500 mi | AC compressor seized. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201148000 mi | Transfer case leak. Repaired | ||
| Jul 201265000 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door
Engine not specified
| Mazda CX-7 in Belarus May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200913640 mi$120 | Xenon light went out, probably due to water penetrating inside | ||
2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Mazda CX-7 in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 201079000 miUS $3100 | AC compressor went out causing problems with the harmonic balancer, and other problems. | ||
| Aug 201080000 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 201082000 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 2011106000 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 2011106000 mi | during regular maintenance check, an oil leak was noted but rather than repair after other problems, we sold it. | ||
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 201390000 miUS $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 201046000 mi | 1-2 second rattle at start up. VVT issues problem fixed under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201048000 miUS $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 201323000 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 201155800 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 | ||
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 200927900 miC $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 200814880 mi | Motor was a bit noisy at ignition. Replaced one of timing belt sprocket. | ||
| May 200918600 mi | Transmission would sometimes stay stuck in neutral when trying to set gear to either Drive or Reverse. | ||
| Sep 200920460 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 20072000 mi | One recall for CEL and two TSB's | ||
| Sep 200921000 miUS $23 | AC Compressor seized up | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201678300 miUS $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 201792000 miUS $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 200814000 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 20063750 mi | Cel for leaking gas cap, replace cap | ||
| Mar 20078400 mi | 2nd service, another CEL for loose cap, replace loose window trim | ||
| Jul 200715000 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 200716000 mi | Engine ecu updated with new software per TSB Transmission TSB performed to smooth out shifting by reflashing transmission TCU. Sucessful | ||
| Sep 200716000 mi | Poor designed door seals allowed dirt and mud to collect in door jam. Repaired with revised design door seals per TSB | ||
| Jun 200826000 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 200832000 mi | Severe engine pinging upon light acceleration when using premimum fuel. | ||
| Jan 200933000 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 2014110000 miUS $2500 | Turbo failed | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015151000 miUS $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 20076000 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 200611000 mi | Bad gas cap. Replaced gas cap under warranty. Bad O2 sensor. When replacing dealer also damaged catalytic converter. | ||
| Jan 200712000 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 200712000 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 200714000 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 201068000 miUS $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 200814000 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 200944000 miUS $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 20078000 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 20079000 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 200710000 mi | Parts arrived to fix A/C issue; repaired successfully | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20073000 mi | flash of software on ECU and TCM | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 201132900 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 201012000 miUS $800 | A/C dryer needed to be replaced | ||
| Apr 201219200 miUS $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 201041000 miUS $130 | Alternator | ||
| Oct 201050000 miUS $2100 | AC blew out | ||
| Nov 201050000 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 201567000 miUS $2700 | Had to get the turbo charger replaced and get a vent kit added | ||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $100 | Control Arm replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015143000 miUS $520 | Wheel bearing and hub were replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015150100 miUS $290 | EGR valve needed replacement along with bushing in the front suspension. | ||
| Mar 2016153000 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 200929000 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 201595000 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 2015115320 miC $380 | Changed the lower control arm with the tire rod end | ||
| Dec 2015117800 miC $975 | Leaking engine oil excessively Leaking transmission fluid excessively | ||
| Apr 2016119660 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 201598000 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 200610000 mi | Air Conditioner Failed - replaced under warrenty | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 20076000 mi | Rear bumper guard strip is loose. Part needs to be ordered. | ||
| Sep 20079000 mi | Bumper strip coming loose....part ordered. They called it was ready, I scheduled appointment to coincide with maintenance. | ||
| Feb 201251800 mi | White smoke out of tail pipe. Installed turbo vent kit and extend warranty service. | ||
| Jun 201256000 miUS $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 2015127000 miUS $60 | Motormount | ||
| Dec 2015130000 mi | Valve purge solenoid was stuck open | ||
| Aug 2017144000 miUS $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 200810000 mi | Interrior console plastic squeaks | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201890830 mi | error code noticed because of warning light. Regular test for emissions, but failed | ||
| Jun 201891140 miC $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 201038000 mi | Rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Sep 200923000 miUS $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 200711000 mi | passenger rear taillight cracked due to overtightening at the factory. | ||
| Mar 200713000 mi | New tail light installed (email 050207) | ||
| Jul 200720000 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 200834000 mi | Tailpipes were leaving soot on rear bumper. New tips installed, problem solved. | ||
| Jan 200946000 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 201186300 mi | Passenger motor mount leaked fluid all over causing clicking sounds when turning and knocking over bumps. Replaced mount under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 201184700 miUS $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. | ||
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 20074000 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 20074000 mi | Installed new seal. | ||
| Sep 200922000 mi | oxygen sensor failed and stuck to catalytic converter | ||
| Oct 201023000 mi | o2 sensor and catalytic converter. o2 sensor and catalytic converter. machined brakes (warped again) | ||
| Nov 201139000 mi | White steam at idle problem - was fixed by dealership under powertrain warranty | ||
| Mar 201244000 mi | oil leaking from car | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Aug 200936000 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 20072000 mi | Check Engine Light - Gas cap replaced | ||
| Feb 20072500 mi | CEL - Intake Swirl valve replaced | ||
| Mar 200936000 mi | Loose door seal. | ||
| Sep 200946000 miUS $8 | Visor clip didn't hold visor anymore | ||
| Aug 201062000 miUS $1200 | Stuck EGR valve | ||
| Sep 201174000 miUS $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 201177000 miUS $800 | Oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 201285000 miUS $1000 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing | ||
| Feb 201390700 miUS $400 | Leaky seals in rear diff | ||
| Jun 2014106000 miUS $1100 | bad right rear wheel bearing (left was replaced last year) Loose tie rod end | ||
| Mar 2015113000 mi | Oil leak in transfer case Pre-cat about to go bad | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Victoria, Australia Nov 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201554560 miA $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 201766340 miA $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 20071150 mi | AT & CEL illuminated. Vehicle stuck in 3rd. TCM replaced & TCU reprogrammed. | ||
| Jun 20071000 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 20083000 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 200816000 mi | The turbo on the car broke and had to be replaced | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20071000 mi | TSB to flash the computer to address slow downs under 2500 RPM. | ||
| Jun 20073000 mi | TSB to replace door seals. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201038440 mi | oil leaking; seal to be replaced seal replaced | ||
| May 201038440 miC $400 | Left rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 201383000 miUS $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 201140000 miUS $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 201356000 miUS $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 201464000 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 20077000 mi | sliding roof did not shut. Dealer reset settings, problem solved. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Sep 201071300 miC $790 | Replaced EGR valve. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Michigan, United States - Dec 2006 | |||
| Dec 20064 mi | Replaced gas cap, no charge | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201129140 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 2015108000 miUS $550 | Replaced Sway Bar links, tie end rods, control arm (both sides) | ||
| May 2016116000 miUS $500 | Replaced all rotors and pads plus e-brake system | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Idaho, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 20086000 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 201473160 miC $240 | Seized alternator. Repaired alternator. Car then started OK | ||
| Nov 201583080 miC $315 | Drivers front wheel loose and squeaking badly. Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| May 201684720 miC $430 | Wheel bearing replaced, rear | ||
| Oct 201685560 miC $585 | Rear brake grabbing. Pads and rotors replaced on rear, along with one caliper. | ||
| Aug 201786180 mi | Recall for suspension and airbag | ||
| Sep 201786180 miC $463 | Broken front coil spring | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2016113000 miUS $10 | Cleaned mass airflow sensor. Added fuel injector cleaner to fuel tank. | ||
| Dec 2021130000 miUS $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 20221300 mi | Replaced an ignition coil pack that had failed. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Montana, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Apr 20087000 mi | Trans hunting for 5th and 6th during hi-way driving. Dealer flashed computer with new program. | ||
| Mar 200915000 mi | Drivers window auto up down function quit. Dealer adjusted window. | ||
| Apr 200916000 mi | engine rattled on start up. fixed trim on door fell off. fixed | ||
| Aug 200919000 mi | rear tail light assembly cracked, replaced by dealer | ||
| Aug 201050000 miUS $10 | engine 2 fuse blew for no apparent reason. | ||
| Sep 201052000 miUS $1 | timing chain broke. got rid of car! | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 200915000 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 200917000 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 200927000 miUS $5 | Bad gas cap. New one ordered. | ||
| Aug 201149000 miUS $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 201256000 miUS $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 200714000 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 200714000 mi | Rear window wiper came loose. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20093000 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 200819000 mi | #4 coil and spark plugs replaced | ||
| Aug 200821000 mi | A/C was not blowing cold air all the time. New A/C unit ordered. | ||
| Sep 200822000 mi | Repaired A/C unit previously diagnosed and ordered. | ||
| Sep 200938000 miUS $120 | Air conditioning compressor went out Replacement of air conditioner compressor | ||
| Oct 201058000 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 201061000 miUS $150 | Growling noise from rear of car was a bad wheel bearing, which was replaced. Also required replacement of wheel speed sensor. | ||
| Apr 201165000 miUS $175 | Check engine light and occasional miss caused by bad/sticking EGR valve. Part replaced and symptoms now gone. | ||
| May 201165000 miUS $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 201165000 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 200916000 mi | Vacuum pump failed | ||
| Aug 201025000 miUS $85 | brake switch bad | ||
| Aug 201135500 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 201349000 miUS $2400 | Safety air bag system on passenger seat failed. Turbocharger tube leaking | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jul 201251000 miUS $100 | AC Clutch seized, whole compressor was replaced | ||
| Sep 201257000 miUS $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 201370000 miUS $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 201375500 miUS $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 20075000 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 201161000 miUS $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 200814260 mi | Front transfer case leaking, second occurrence of problem. | ||
| Apr 200814880 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 200815000 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 201155800 miC $500 | Front wheel bearing on drivers side only repair ever done to this truck great machine. | ||
| Jan 201276880 miC $590 | Wheel bearings replaced | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Apr 201172540 miC $75 | tie-rod end | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Georgia, United States - Oct 2008 | |||
| Jan 200826500 mi | engine light came on, replaced a sensor & computer was upgraded | ||
| Sep 200851000 miUS $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 200827 miUS $21500 | car got stuck in third gear, they replaced a sensor | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in California, United States Aug 2006 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 20061000 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 20078000 mi | TSB for Transmission control unit to eliminate hunting at 65mph. | ||
| Sep 20079800 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 200822000 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 201787000 miUS $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 202195000 miUS $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 201037000 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 20073000 mi | Re-flashing the PCM, because of "Lack of power" TSB | ||
2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mazda CX-7 in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20085000 mi | Check engine light was on, they could not replicate the emissions leak. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jun 201059520 miC $500 | Right rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 201060140 miC $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 2012125000 miUS $1600 | Variable gear mechanism broke and timing belt went out. Noted timing belt concerns, loud knocking earlier | ||
2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda CX-7 in Panama Aug 2007 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Feb 200918600 miUS $107 | Bad seals on the factory turbo. Dealer honoring the warranty. | ||
| Mazda CX-7 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200710000 mi | when driven in very cold conditions +7f the check engine light came on | ||
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