CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Mazda CX-7 appears to share the same engine & A/C defects as the two previous model years: VVT/timing chain failure, turbo failure, & the A/C compressor clutch seizing. The timing chain failure is especially bad with many cars requiring an engine replacement ($9,000+).
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.
2.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,150 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Cx-7. the contact stated that the front driver side window and both rear windows failed to operate as intended going up and down. The tire pressure monitor light illuminated and remained despite having the tires checked for proper tire pressure and following the instructions provided to reset the tire pressure light. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The check engine warning light was reset by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and was informed that the mass airflow sensor and oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 98,800.
My complaint; in 3/18/2010 at 2:00pm while I was driving the radio display blanked out and the radio stopped working all together. Traction control system (tcs) was blinking and the electronic stability control stayed on. Gauge needles were bouncing. I stopped the vehicle and turned it on and off three times then everything came back on. Then later in the day 3/18/2010 at 7:00 pm the radio display and the radio stopped working all together. This time I just kept pressing the on and off button a couple times this did not work but then the radio just came on by itself while I was driving. I took the car to the dealer on 3/19/2010 the results as the dealer notice says: Unable to duplicate. Could not find any poor connections to have caused the problem. During test drive. Normal operation observed. Pulled codes, two were found for high voltage. No freeze data available. Called tech-line and no known issues for these symptoms or codes. Suggest inspection of PCM/BCM/fuse block connections and alternator. Inspect alternator, normal output, at 14V. All connections good. No corrosion found. No leaks found in the driver kick panel, or loose connections. Normal operation and condition at this time.
- Troy, MI, USA
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