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.
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 131,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace cylinder injector circuit (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have owned this Mazda CX-7 for about 5 years, maybe a little longer and it has been nothing but problem after problem after problem. Each month it is something new, starting in 9/2016 the transmission went out, paid for a new transmission $4k+, had an oil leak that was fixed back to back, check engine light came on for P0204 cylinder 4 injector circuit had it replaced and exactly one year later the check engine light came on again for the same code, power steering pump was replaced... i could go on and on. overall in 2 years i have probably put about $10,000-$14,000 into it and still to this day have issues. WORST CAR EVER!
- michelleb87, North Highlands, US