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Used 2012 Mazda CX-7 Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Still Skeptic (trying to be positive)

izus, 11/22/2011
2011 Mazda CX-7 i Sport 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful

there has been some problems so far. we hace 2400 miles on it. the air con is not the strongest, during our hot summer in Orlando it does not cool off no matter how far you drive. Mazda told me the days are just too hot being over 100 degrees. we suffered for about 2 weeks this summer with a brand new car that cant cool off. then yesterday i noticed a strange smell coming from the engine compartment. i made an appointment and not sure what the problem is now. im beginning to think we should have purchased the Toyota rav 4

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2 out of 5 stars

Turbo Trouble

MEJ, 09/07/2020
2011 Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful

If you get anything other than the Turbo, you will have an excellent vehicle. But if you get the Turbo beware of trouble to come.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Premature death

Stan Watson, 09/01/2018
2011 Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

The ignition coils went at 134k. The plugs went at 59k. The fuel injectors failed at 133k. Cost more to fix than it is worth.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Most reliable vehicle ever owned

Primerate, 10/13/2018
updated 04/15/2020
2011 Mazda CX-7 i Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this brand new at the end of the model year for 5K off sticker. It has only been in the shop for oil changes and two recalls. Dealership service has been great and reasonable. Not as much cargo space as larger SUVs and rear seat legroom is limited but good for kids. Resale value looks to be better than average. Hwy cruising is a bit noisy unless radio is cranked up. Great around town vehicle. Mileage on hwy trip 24-28 depending on speed and AC. Local mileage 21-22. I am considering an upgrade to a CX-9 but really hate to give this one up.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Mazda - ZOOM ZOOM

kng rthor, 07/07/2017
2011 Mazda CX-7 i Sport 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Recently had all recalls repaired at no cost. New tires with less than 100 miles were a bit pricey but I love this vehicle, it runs great, feels great and looks great. ZOOM ZOOM!!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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