Used 2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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VVT Timing Chain Issue?
houstongfamily, Katy, TX, 03/20/2012
Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
103 of 111 people found this review helpful
I was driving my Mazda CX-7 on the highway at 65 mph when my car made a loud noise from the engine and had a loss in power. I towed the car to a Mazda dealer where the technician that inspected my car stated the timing chain was missing a pin and caused the engine to break. Therefore my engine needed to be replaced. I replaced my engine at 72K miles which is slightly over the 70K mile service notice that Mazda recently put out for reimbursement from repairs related to the VVT Timing Chain. I hired a lawyer to pursue reimbursement of my engine replacement cost and would like to know if there are more cases of engine failure or repairs around/above 70K miles due to the timing chain.
Some good advise to current owners
wlu, 07/29/2011
Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
Here is my advise to those who still own a 2007 CX7. 1. Pay the $600 (or so) and have a mechanic open engine to clean any sludge that may have accumulated over the years. Make sure they check over the timing chain and VVT actuator. 2. Don't follow Mazda's service plan, perform oil changes every 3000 miles. My Mazda dealer switched to 5w-20 (instead of 5w-30) because it is more durable with the turbo. You might want to do the same. I loved the performance of the car the short 2 years I had it. Build quality is ridiculously cheap! Parts are crazy expensive! I traded our CX7 in yesterday for our first Ford (always owned Mazda until now). I wish you all good luck with this car.
Never again-Mazda worst company ever
annoyed, 10/08/2010
Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the CX7 used at 36k miles, had a car fax run with no previous damage. Now it has 54k miles and is sitting in the driveway because the engine AND turbo are shot. Although I have every maintenance record possible, warranty wont cover it because they claim it was not maintained but I have EVERY record! Car is only worth maybe $12k now and the damage is $9K. It has been inoperable for over 6 months and will stay that way as I have had to hire an attorney. Mazda North American you have made a terrible car. Stop screwing over consumers and deal with this recurring issue. Do not buy this car. I'm warning each and every person reading this.
Gas and Repairs
Lamar Thomas, Phoenix, AZ, 02/07/2016
updated 02/10/2017
Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
Break pads wear quickly, gas mileage very very poor and requires premium gas, turbo system and transmission unreliable with high repair cost. Often need front alignment. Backup camera view screen are poor. Rear seats uncomfortable. Windows and doors noise.
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cx-7 lemon
ralphculver, Virginia Beach, VA, 02/01/2013
Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The CX-7 is a beautiful and enticing car, especially with all the zoom zoom hipe by Mazda. We have owned the car for over 5 years and have had a series of problems each year. Recently they sent a letter indicating the Air Conditioning compressor might freeze up and need to be replaced. They extended the coverage to 5 years. We had no issue of this failure but delt with tons of other issues. Today the car stopped and left me stranded. The compressor did freeze and the result also ripped out the serpintine belt. I am done with this car and dealing with Mazda, as they said too bad your out of warranty. They knew this was defective and put us in a dangerous position. Shame on MAZDA. DON'T BUY 1.
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