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.
flys somehow getting to mazda cx-7 taillights and no way i know of to remove them! now white powder stuff adding in there as well. it looks gross and cant believe this is happening and my car is garaged, and windows always up! car is super clean at all times. so this is quite annoying! by pictures you can see how bad this is!
Update from Sep 9, 2016: took it into Mazda. its a $1200.00 fix with labor. they never seen this before. i need 2 new brake lights. no way to get flies out and bulbS iare melting plastic both sides, that what all the white powder stuff is. they are a mess!! wasnt my deal and having to buy new ones and put more money in this car is crap! my back seat belt is tore in half as well to add to the sh*tty making of mazda. no one hardly uses that belt, but the hook part is slicing it in half as well. this car is costing me more and more money as time goes by. only has 68k miles! damn frustrating! hate Mazda! never again!! NEVER!!!!!!
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flys somehow getting to mazda cx-7 taillights and no way i know of to remove them! now white powder stuff adding in there as well. it looks gross and cant believe this is happening and my car is garaged, and windows always up! car is super clean at all times. so this is quite annoying! by pictures you can see how bad this is!
Update from Sep 9, 2016: took it into Mazda. its a $1200.00 fix with labor. they never seen this before. i need 2 new brake lights. no way to get flies out and bulbS iare melting plastic both sides, that what all the white powder stuff is. they are a mess!! wasnt my deal and having to buy new ones and put more money in this car is crap! my back seat belt is tore in half as well to add to the sh*tty making of mazda. no one hardly uses that belt, but the hook part is slicing it in half as well. this car is costing me more and more money as time goes by. only has 68k miles! damn frustrating! hate Mazda! never again!! NEVER!!!!!!
- Sherry P., bentonville, AR, US