CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Mazda CX-7 has numerous reports filed with the NHTSA about engine & A/C problems.
Owners report problems with the 2007 CX-7's Variable Valve Timing (VVT) & timing chain failing, causing major damage to the engine — Mazda uses an interference design so typically the valves are bent & the entire engine needs to be replaced. Mazda dealers typically quote $9,000 for an engine replacement.
There is also a trend of the turbo failing at low mileage.
Finally for the 2007 CX-7 there is a clear pattern of A/C compressor failure at relatively low mileage. Owners report smoke & occasionally the serpentine belt catches fire when the A/C compressor clutch seizes while driving. Mazda extended the A/C warranty to 60,000 miles, however many owners report their A/C compressor failed very soon after the 60k mark.
In 2011, Mazda began a "Special Service Program" that extended the warranty to 7 years/70,000 miles covering turbocharger oil leaks & excessive timing chain noise — an early sign of timing chain failure. However coverage under the program requires perfect documentation of all required maintenance with other stipulations. Buyer beware.
While driving one day I hear and feel a pop under the seat, all of a sudden the seat is moving back and forth and became very unsettling. This could have been very dangerous and could cause the driver to lose control as you find the seat moving up and back all of a sudden. When I was at the dealership for an air bag recall they looked at the seat and said that the problem is the bracket under the seat broke and that since the car was not under warranty at the time that I would have to pay for this myself, that the part was over $900 and that did not include labor. The repair staff said they are seeing this a lot with the cx-7 and other models and unfortunately it is not covered and would be all cost to me. I find this outrageous and feel that since this has made the cars unsafe that Mazda needs to do something for their customers to ensure this safety issue is fixed without passing the finical responsibility for their workmanship or lack thereof onto the customers. I will be letting people I know to stay away from Mazda as this is not safe or good service to the customer.
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While driving one day I hear and feel a pop under the seat, all of a sudden the seat is moving back and forth and became very unsettling. This could have been very dangerous and could cause the driver to lose control as you find the seat moving up and back all of a sudden. When I was at the dealership for an air bag recall they looked at the seat and said that the problem is the bracket under the seat broke and that since the car was not under warranty at the time that I would have to pay for this myself, that the part was over $900 and that did not include labor. The repair staff said they are seeing this a lot with the cx-7 and other models and unfortunately it is not covered and would be all cost to me. I find this outrageous and feel that since this has made the cars unsafe that Mazda needs to do something for their customers to ensure this safety issue is fixed without passing the finical responsibility for their workmanship or lack thereof onto the customers. I will be letting people I know to stay away from Mazda as this is not safe or good service to the customer.
- Dana E., brooklyn, NY, US