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Expensive Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
Mazda CX-7 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (39%)
$1000 - $2499 (61%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 41 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
| 59520 mi C $275 |
Change parking brake cable on one side. |
| 74400 mi C $400 |
Rear differential seal leaking oil. |
| 96720 mi C $1400 |
Both rear bearings and left tie Rod end we replaced. |
2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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? |
2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Passenger side motor mount - replaced due to failure of original. Power steering reservoir and return hose - replaced due to failure of original. |
2009 Mazda CX-7
Engine not specified
| 44200 mi US $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. |
| 47000 mi US $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. |
| 45000 mi US $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
| 40000 mi US $250 |
One engine mount leaking (replaced) |
| 44000 mi US $2000 |
Power steering pump replacement Power window mechanism Egr valve replaced |
| 60000 mi US $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. |
2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $4900 |
Turbo failed with white smoke. Replaced turbo & spark plugs |
| 106640 mi C $1005 |
Airbag control module Rear control arm |
2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $1500 |
VVT, Timing chain |
| 96000 mi US $800 |
Replace window motor Door handle broke Both headlights went out |
| 23440 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 |
| 29440 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 |
| 49080 mi €850 |
Front Suspension Ball Joints worn. Need replacement wishbone |
| 97700 mi US $670 |
EGR valve needed replacement |
| 102000 mi US $2500 |
Replace timing chain and tensioner |
| 109000 mi US $1965 |
Ac compressor was replaced. |
2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34300 mi US $1200 |
Brake calipers, pads, and rotors were all replaced. They were corroded significantly. |
| 100900 mi C $248 |
Check engine light = EGR Valve replaced under warranty. Cost at dealer was for 48 month maintenance visit-$248.00 |
| 61380 mi C $500 |
Rear passenger side wheel bearing |
| 106620 mi C $2500 |
Engine replacement: due to spun main bearing. Mazda stepped up and supplied a $6000 motor and dealer covered $1500 of the labor. |
| 107880 mi C $345 |
Replace worn Tie-rod ends both left & right. |
| 112220 mi C $375 |
Replace upper oxygen sensor |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
The ac compressor was not working properly |
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
It is was a blown head gasket that needed to be replaced |
| 38000 mi US $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. |
| 29760 mi $1200 |
Xenon lightbulbs controller unit damaged, had to buy a new one |
| 68700 mi US $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). |
| 81000 mi US $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). |
| 80000 mi US $1700 |
VVT was replaced for the 2nd time in 13.000 miles and a leak into the turbo was repaired. |
| 100495 mi US $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. |
| 102100 mi US $575 |
Front left wheel bearing was failing and rubbing on the rotor. Both were replaced. |
2008 Mazda CX-7 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 79000 mi US $3100 |
AC compressor went out causing problems with the harmonic balancer, and other problems. |
| 80000 mi US $1232 |
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. |
2007 Mazda CX-7
Engine not specified
| £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. |
2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $2700 |
Had to get the turbo charger replaced and get a vent kit added |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Control Arm replaced. |
| 41000 mi US $130 |
Alternator |
| 50000 mi US $2100 |
AC blew out |
| 151000 mi US $4138 |
Blown engine. It started with a blown water hose that caused the car to run hot. |
| 12000 mi US $800 |
A/C dryer needed to be replaced |
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $2500 |
Turbo failed |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
Timing chain and actuator replaced Oil cooler oil filter housing and gasket |
| 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. |
| 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... |
| 78300 mi US $1017 |
Replaced a/c compresssor |
| 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! |
2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV
turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 56000 mi US $1200 |
AWD CX7: Both rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Differential needed seal replacements (it was leaking). |
| 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 |
| 27 mi US $21500 |
car got stuck in third gear, they replaced a sensor |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Stuck EGR valve |
| 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! |
| 77000 mi US $800 |
Oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor replaced |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 90700 mi US $400 |
Leaky seals in rear diff |
| 106000 mi US $1100 |
bad right rear wheel bearing (left was replaced last year) Loose tie rod end |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 49000 mi US $2400 |
Safety air bag system on passenger seat failed. Turbocharger tube leaking |
2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1600 |
Variable gear mechanism broke and timing belt went out. Noted timing belt concerns, loud knocking earlier |
| 59520 mi C $500 |
Right rear wheel bearing. |
| 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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