2007 Mazda CX-7 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(246 Total Reviews)
Dead Engine at 37K Miltes
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I wish I would have done more research before buying this car. The bad experience at the dealership when purchasing the car should have been my first warning sign. After 2 1/2 years of driving, with no warning (no check engine light, no oil light, no nothing), it is dead. Works one day, the next they say the engine is dead due to improper maintenance (not true) and I need a new engine. No warranty coverage because it wasn't properly maintained (not true). Took 2 weeks for them to tell me they wouldn't cover it. $300 later in rental car expenses, I'm still without a car. Thank you Mazda. Customer service and quality...two words that don't go with Mazda. Never again.
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1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Rent it don't buy it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This car has some major issues and I don't have to repeat all what has been said by others. This car has amazing brakes and speed. It can take off like it was sports car.. not bad for 2 ton SUV. Every thing else is rubbish, the ride is very harsh, the tires are crap, and AC is not cold at all. I sold mine and got ML350 and I can tell the difference in the built quality.
Favorite Features
Speed. Brakes
Suggested Improvements
Every thing
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
***Turbo Nightmare***
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Every single day I drove my car I have loved it! One day driving home from taking my daughter to school my car starting making a loud clanking noise and smoke came from the back of the car. I took it in for regular maintenance and was told that my turbo was blown and the coolant to the turbo had a leak. I took it to the mazda service department and they told me it was not covered under warranty and I would pay about 4,000-5,000 for new engine/turbo. What a nightmare, now I am paying a car note on a car that is parked in my garage. I can't afford the repairs and I am soon forced to file bankruptcy to have this nightmare end!! *** BEWARE
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3 out 3 people found this review helpful
An easy transition to an SUV!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I love my Mazda. I traded my 01 Honda Civic for my 07 Mazda-- going to the family car. I wanted something with room but, would still drive like a car.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and feel like I got my money's worth. High safety ratings, looks great, inside is well designed and roomy, you will get lots of compliments! :)
Favorite Features
1. Sun roof 2. BOSE 3. Hand controls on steering wheel 4. 6 disc in-dash CD player 5. Heated seats that are comfortable 6. Roomy inside, well designed, outside is great! Smooth lines, hugs the road -- I get lots of compliments!
Suggested Improvements
2007 model requires premium unleaded which was a shocker. Don't let it detour you, its only added 4 dollars on to my tank of gas. The gas mileage is what it is for an SUV. I-pod lovers, watch out there is not AUX in the 07 model.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Best Looking/Great Drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I just crossed 36000 miles on my CX-7 FWD GT. I got it with the tech package, so it is loaded. Have had all the recommended services done. As I write this, the gas cap problem occurred way back in June 2007. Otherwise, the car has been exceptionally fun to drive. Get about 21 mpg (what I expected) and drive 60/40 highway/city. No a/c to rear, which is a bummer for the kids. That would be my biggest gripe. Also, the tires lasted to 30k, and i'm on my 2nd set. Otherwise, this has been a great car for me and my family. The fun-to- drive factor is off the charts. I live driving down two-lane country roads with inclines and curves. The car just responds so incredibly well. Go for it!
Favorite Features
Great looks, 6-speed trans, tech pkg with keyless start/ remote start.
Suggested Improvements
A/C needs more power and needs to feed to the rear.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
My worst nightmare EVER!!!!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
When I first saw a CX-7 on the road, I wanted one immediately. A couple months later I then owned one.. and for the first 2 years and 5 months later, and 52,000 miles into owning this vehicle the A/C compressor went out. The worst part is that because the check engine light and/or the temp on the vehicle never told me that there was a problem. So to my surprise when I finally got off the freeway, after driving home about 250 miles... my car was literally a ball of smoke. The AC compressor went out and then affected the idler pully, some other type of pully, the harmonic balancer, and ultimately affected the engine...no compression left. They wanted $12,900 to fix it...
Favorite Features
The look of the car is great.. but that is about it!
Suggested Improvements
DO NO BUY THIS CAR - You will regret it.. not to mention (totally out of curiosity) I just reviewed others opinion on the car and apparently the AC compressor going out is TYPICAL on these cars. You will regret buying it... trust me! I love cars, always have.. and this one is not a good purchase!
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Stay Away from this SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
Wow, I am not really shocked at all the complaints but i am glad to see that i am not the only one in distress, I bought this junk brand new in 2007 and now it sits in my back yard not running at all. My timing chain broke at 56,00 miles, YES, and when it broke so did my engine. I always had thoughts that this car was junk because I would hear a rattle from time to time after acceleration and then a puff of smoke and check engine light stayed on, ac is horrible for back passengers, horrible, There needs to be a recall on this SUV nothing but junk and know I have a to pay for a car that's need 10,000 worth of work, I had this car serviced every 6000 miles now look, JUNK JUNK JUNK stay away
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A recall don't buy BEWARE
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Worst car ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
3 years of problems, everything from AC compressor to turbo, Some things died at least twice (turbo). All kinds of noises, hesitation and pieces breaking left and right. Check engine light at least 2 times a month. Forget winter... You will get stuck in nominal snow. Tires went bald right away. Sun visors, trims, and other items broken lost or came off while driving. Terrible knocking noise from the fuel injectors while idle. Oil change is 2 hour nightmare. Gets under 15 MPH on HIGHWAY!!!! With premium gas. Check other forums, a lot of problems reported. Mazda dealers are not that friendly. Car came back from service with more problems than going in. Never buy mazda again.
Favorite Features
Fast and handles well
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of the turbo and get a better quality control. Better training for the dealers mechanics.
5 out 7 people found this review helpful
would not buy agin
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
my car is a 2007 cx7 the air compressor went out which also caused2 pullers to have to be replaced. no one has a compressor and i can not drive the car. i find this very strange because the car will not run. so i am stuck with a car note, plus an additional cost of transportation and a repair bill. there ii a problem with these cars and there is no recall on them.
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7 out 9 people found this review helpful
First Major Problem Occurs
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is 4th review. I still like my CX-7 despite, the fuel sensor light defect still arises when I punch it getting into the flow of traffic from entrance ramps. At 87,000 miles I had the a/c compressor unit go out while traveling and was forced to find a dealership out of state. Because my local dealer monitored the repair process, I was able to avoid being over-charged $700.00 for new unit. The suspect dealership made right the overcharges when I presented them retail charge pricing from the manufacturer. I do enjoy the sports car like driving demeanor, but think the ac system should have lasted much longer. I now have 91,000 miles and have put purchased my third set of tires.
Favorite Features
Exterior styling, Bose sound system
Suggested Improvements
Fuel economy, reliability
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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