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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,529 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
' takata recall' it seems after having my car for 4 months I ran into issues. I was driving on a residential street when my car started making a strange whining noise and small plumes or white smoke began to come from the hood, near the pulley systems. I drove home approximately 4 miles away. I went to start it the next day and it won't start it seems to be the alternator.
Air bags have been replaced after recall in July of 2018 and air bag L8ghts hace come back on in October 2018. Both driver and passenger lights come on while driving and when stationary after starting the car.
I had the air conditioning fixed and it keeps going out, it is in the shop for the 3rd time. The car will not run without this working, it is all on one belt. I want Mazda to replace the air conditioning system and guarentee this. I want Mazda to reemburse me for the repairs I made 3 times.
When driving there is a rattling noise that sounds like something is loose. Was told from Mazda service dept. That it was vvt (variable valve timing) its a chain which is - the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combination with variable valve lift systems. I was told that most Mazda cars are having this problem after miles of driving and the cost of repairs is almost $2000. Mazda isn't trying to cover the repair which is showing to be happening on almost all of their SUVS.
So my a.C. decides to go out the other day while on the way to class (on the interstate ) and I start to smell something burning, then to make matters worse smoke starts coming from the vents!! I immediately pull over and had to get it towed ! took it to repair shop to be looked at and learned that this is a constant problem with these vehicles! apparently this is well known and there is some sort of malfunction and people are paying the price big time for it. I do not think this is right. I got this vehicle a month ago to get me to school and to get me and my 3 year old around. I do not have 2K laying around to get it fixed.
Solo SE mira la luz de las bolsas de aire Y somo 5 de familua Y de una forma U otra ES muy dificil no sentarse enfrente pero ahorita me esta faltando mucho la visibilidad porque sale mucho vapor del calenton Y con la lluvia casi no miro bien al manejar Y necesiti que porfavor me revise el vehculo he tenido ocaciones que SE enciende la luz de el motiguador de las llantas Y no SE apaga hasta que quiere tambin me a salido la luz de que el carro tiene un colision Y el carro esta parado apenas preparandome para salir Y SE le quita despues de horas acavo de comprarle una bateria porque el carro no quiso ensendet despues de 3 a 4 horas de estacionarlo el estereo no quiere funcionar Y la puerta del conductor rechina aveces necesito que cuando lleguen las bolsas de aire lo revisen las llantas de enfrente SE le clmpraron por un accidente que tuve ase 2 meses
Shortly after purchasing vehicle replaced timing, turbo, exaust, ball joints, tie rod ends & much more. Timing was first, then driving and turbo went out. 2 days ago car sitting in driveway, not running, started smoking from under hood, butst into flames and burnt up. Mazda said no recalls, clearly not true according to website. Almost burnt my house also as it was sitting in driveway and couldnt be moved. If we would have been inside the car, I doubt we would of had time to get pulled over & out as thats how quick it burnt!
I purchased a 2007 Mazda Cx-7, 3 years ago. I have taken pristine care of my vehicle as I have always. I am a fan of Mazda and have owned others in my lifetime. However, I am extremely disappointed in Mazda Cx-7. I have always put premium gas in my vehicle, regular oil changes, and had my vehicle serviced at a Mazda dealership to make sure it was taken care of properly. Nonetheless, last week I had my car towed to the dealership. Why" because of the consistent problems I seem to find online. My turbo needs to be replaced among other things that coincide with this issue. I have done my research and see that Mazda only points fingers back to the consumer. But I am going to point my finger at the poor design. Must be why Mazda no longer make these vehicles. I believe this is Mazda's issue not mine. The car cannot be totaled out by my insurance company because it is 'a mechanical breakdown'. I still owe on the vehicle and the cost to repair is well over the blue book value of the car. There should be a recall on these vehicles. Mazda just keeps pointing the fingers back at us, even if the car was taken care of?!"! if this is a common issue for Mazda Cx-7 and Mazda cx 9 to have turbocharger and engine problems, I do not see why the repairs are put back on us.
I have a 2007 Mazda Cx-7, my vehicle has 71,000 miles I have noticed a riddling noise for the past few months. I visit three mechanics and all three mechanics are telling me it's the vvt timing chain. The cost the repair my vehicle is $3,000 to $4,000 dollars. I contact the Mazda dealer and because I have no warranty I have to pay out of pocket. So I begin to do my research online. I realized that there are hundreds of other Mazda Cx-7 owners that are having the same issues as I. what a coincidence Mazda has discontinued manufacturing the Mazda Cx-7. this is a manufacture issue and Mazda needs to own up for it. Hundreds of people are losing their vehicles due to this vvt timing chain issue and Mazda needs to make this a re-call. I know one thing I hope and pray nothing happens to me while driving my vehicle because I will not hesitate to file a lawsuit against the Mazda Corp. I hope someone can help all of us who are current owners of Mazda Cx-7. I will continue to spread the word of this horrific issue with this vehicle model.
While traveling through the state of New Mexico, the vehicle A/C compressor locked up causing the serpentine belt to melt and break. This resulted in a loss of power steering and made controlling the vehicle difficult, if not dangerous. Based on other complaints this is a very common problem on 2007-08 Mazda Cx-7 vehicles and so absolutely be a recall.
I was driving my Mazda Cx-7 2007 when my ac stopped working. The ac started blowing hot air even though the controls were on ac mode. I pilled off the highway and called a mechanic who informed me that my ac compressor stopped working.
On 9/4/2011 the air conditioning unit froze up melting several belts underneath the vehicle. Smoke poured through the vents entering the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to an authorized Mazda dealership in olympia on 9/4/2011. On 4/10/2013, the check engine light came on, took the vehicle to the mechanic where they replaced the edr valve. On June 1, 2013 the motor mount broke while traveling 55-miles per hour. The weight of the engine preceded to rest onto the cv axel breaking it. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road.
As I was driving, the timing chain broke and imploded into the engine, damaging the engine which now needs replacement. This appears to be a common occurrence with this vehicle.
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