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.
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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 147,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
When at a stop light the engine revs wanting to go forward. Also, when reversing the engine revs and the car start accelerating. First time this happened I got really scared as I was backing up and the car lunged backwards almost hitting another car on a parking lot while parking in reverse.
- edgarm, Holbrook, US