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.
2.0
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles
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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
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Cx-7. while merging onto the highway at 65 mph, a wheel detached from the vehicle. A crash did not occur. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control arms detached from the vehicle. The repair would cost $1,490. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was provided with a rental vehicle for a day. The failure mileage was 160,000.
- Rochester, NY, USA
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