CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2010 Mazda CX-7 appears to share the same engine defects as the three previous model years: VVT/timing chain failure & turbo failure. 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 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.
It started as a sometime problem. A large bump caused the driver side low beam to go off completely. I hit another bump & it would come back on. This did not affect high beam at all. I had it checked & was told bad connection, but fixed. It worked okay for about 6 months & the same thing happened.
I took it back to the repair facility. They found a loose connection, and it was again fixed. Now, about 3 months later it's the same thing. I'm taking it back. My car has less than 78,000 miles & has been serviced regularly. I am the 2nd owner, it had less than 30k when purchased. I love the way it drives, it has lots of bells & whistles, but I really need to see where I am going without driving with high beams on all the time.
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It started as a sometime problem. A large bump caused the driver side low beam to go off completely. I hit another bump & it would come back on. This did not affect high beam at all. I had it checked & was told bad connection, but fixed. It worked okay for about 6 months & the same thing happened.
I took it back to the repair facility. They found a loose connection, and it was again fixed. Now, about 3 months later it's the same thing. I'm taking it back. My car has less than 78,000 miles & has been serviced regularly. I am the 2nd owner, it had less than 30k when purchased. I love the way it drives, it has lots of bells & whistles, but I really need to see where I am going without driving with high beams on all the time.
- Jonne W., knoxville, US