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.
The problem started with the driver side tail light. It started looking foggy on the inside. Now, I'm not even sure how visible brake lights are during daylight hours. They are visible at night. The problem has now migrated to other side (passenger), but is not quite as bad on that side. Short of replacing tail light covers, is there any fix for this? I have limited income & cannot afford a huge repair bill. Also, since this started, I began to notice other cx7's with the same problem. Just last week, I saw 5 others with the same problem to various degrees. Is this a known complaint for this model?
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The problem started with the driver side tail light. It started looking foggy on the inside. Now, I'm not even sure how visible brake lights are during daylight hours. They are visible at night. The problem has now migrated to other side (passenger), but is not quite as bad on that side. Short of replacing tail light covers, is there any fix for this? I have limited income & cannot afford a huge repair bill. Also, since this started, I began to notice other cx7's with the same problem. Just last week, I saw 5 others with the same problem to various degrees. Is this a known complaint for this model?
- Jonne W., knoxville, US