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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 482 repairs.
Mazda CX-7 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (3%)
< $100 (94%)
Chart based on 31 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 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Squeak in center dash stack. Dealer found loose circuit board behind the instrument cluster. Tightened circuit board. Problem repaired. |
| 11000 mi | Dash rattle returned. Dealer mechanic could not locate cause. |
| 14000 mi | Stubborn dash rattle that keeps returning |
| 15300 mi | After 3 trips the dealer was finally able to fix the dash rattle behind the radio. |
| 22000 mi | Exterior window trim had come loose. |
| 24200 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. |
2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30460 mi | Leather on both front door trim panels have separated. Driver side door panel already replaced before for same issue. |
2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 171hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 6000 mi | Drivers door had crease due to manufacturing fault.Dealer replaced outer skin |
2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10820 mi | Handle to drop back seat was popped out of its panel, needed a replacement part to fix |
2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Rattling rear bumper cover tightened during scheduled oil change and tire rotation. |
| 25500 mi | E-brake pedal cover came off and would not stay on. |
2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi | power outlet plastic replaced |
| 112500 mi US $75 |
Sunroof drain clogged so water running into car |
| 9000 mi | Center vent louvers would not stay open, replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $800 |
Door handle broke |
2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59000 mi | Moisture getting inside passenger side headlight assembly. Mechanic dried and re-sealed the headlight assembly. |
| 3720 mi | Headliner replaced. |
| 49000 mi | driver's door rubber seal separating from door, not fully repaired, living with it for now |
2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Bumper strip coming loose....part ordered. They called it was ready, I scheduled appointment to coincide with maintenance. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 20000 mi | Door squeak on driver's door. Fixed per TSB (lube) |
| 10000 mi | Interrior console plastic squeaks |
| 8000 mi | Door seal design changed to prevent dust/dirt buildup on inside lower edge of door |
| 9000 mi | Door seal parts arrived and installed successfully |
| 8400 mi | 2nd service, another CEL for loose cap, replace loose window trim |
| 16000 mi | Poor designed door seals allowed dirt and mud to collect in door jam. Repaired with revised design door seals per TSB |
2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 16000 mi | engine rattled on start up. fixed trim on door fell off. fixed |
| 19000 mi | rear tail light assembly cracked, replaced by dealer |
| 1000 mi | 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. 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. |
| 3000 mi | TSB to replace door seals. |
| 36000 mi | Loose door seal. |
| 46000 mi US $8 |
Visor clip didn't hold visor anymore |
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