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Loses All Power While Driving
2007 Mazda CX-7
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Mazda dealer.
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.
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,900
- Average Mileage:
- 107,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- brand new engine (2 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- new throttle body (1 reports)
- repair variable valve timing (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
After the turbo crapped out and was replaced... the VVT decided to fail.. no power, smoke and stuttering. Took it to the dealer... again.. they said it was a common problem. few thousand later.. viola' good as new.. until the turbo began leaking oil.. profusely. Will not buy another mazda
- sfcmcgan, Roy, WA, US