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.
I own a 2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring, I bought it in 2008 and I loved it... Until it started making a noise every time I would turn on the engine. I took it to the dealership to find out what it was. Mind you that by this time, my warranty had already ran out. I took it in to see what the problem was and was told that the timing chain was the problem. I had them give me a quote to get the car fixed... I almost fainted when I got it! $1,200... Really?
Well, my car has been sitting in my driveway as part of the my house... The only thing I've been doing is turning it on and doing the oil changes... Other than that, the car just sits there. I was told that If I continue to move it, it will eventually leave me and I run the risk of blowing the engine... I see all these complaints and I can't believe that Mazda hasn't done anything about it... C'mon Mazda... Get with the program and stop ignoring us... We know you know about all these problems and headaches your vehicles are giving us.
It's time for Mazda to step up to the plate and do something about it... I hope a lawsuit is brought up to them and end this problem soon... This is ridiculous!!!
After speaking to serviceman from Mazda dealership, I continued to drive my car thinking it was safe to drive due to his response; after some weeks went by I was driving on the hwy I got ready to put my foot on the gas and realize the car just shut off without a warning. I had the car towed to another mazda dealerhip in Brandon, FL. They gave me a call the next day and told me it was my timing chain and I was looking at 4000 for repair or 8000 for a new enginge. I told the service I had call another mazda dealership and spoke to serviceman and explain to him what was going on. I had to bring in my receipts from oil changes to show I was keeping the maintance up. Mazda Corp is only going to put $1000 toward the repair and that's the best they can do, now I have to rent a car to have transportation and still make car payments, I am so pissed off right now I feel like Mazda should take responsibility for this they new the timing chains were defective and what would happen, PAY FOR MY CAR TO BE REPAIRED AND FOR HAVING TO RENT A CAR. I DID WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE DONE MAZDA USA!!!!!!!!!!!
- Vickie R.,
Tampa, FL, US
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VVT issue and Mazda wants $13000 to repair! I feel Mazda is liable.
- Victor C., New Orleans, LA, US