2007 Mazda CX-7: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Electrical · 174,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was inoperable, and the cabin air filter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a burning odor. The contact stated that her husband drove to the residence, and while parking the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence and determined that the air condition compressor clutch had seized, causing the compressor fuse to burn. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that older vehicles were not service at their location. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2020 · Body, Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

We bought the vehicle used from a car dealership called heavy foot motors in san antonio tx. The very next day, the vehicle started smoking from the hood, exhaust, and smoke came through the air vents. My wife going about 5-10mph while making a turn in a residential neighborhood when the smoking started. We towed the vehicle to the dealership and explained what happened. Their mechanic took the vehicle and had it for three weeks. I picked the vehicle up and made it maybe 5 minutes down the road, and the vehicle did the same thing. So I had the vehicle towed back to the dealership again and it is currently there as of 4/4/2020. My safety concern is that there is smoke coming out of the engine, exhaust, as well as through the AC vent and going into the vehicle. Also, when I went to install my children's seat belt we realized the back seats seat belts do not lock to secure a carseat. That is a major safety concern for me. Also, upon purchase I realize there was no driver side door handle. We agreed in purchase contract that the dealership would put one on if I purchased it. I just found it strange how you could sell a car from a dealership without a driver side door handle. That is a huge safety concern incase something were to happen and that was the only door to open from the outside. I also realize now that the trunk does not open, the door will not open. I will be getting a copy of their mechanic's report where he stated that it is his professional opinion that the vehicle was sold in this condition. I have requested a refund which initially,( verbally) I was told we would get if it in fact was sold in that manner but now they have backed out of that.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Lights · 100,000 miles · IN

Happen 2 days ago while driving I noticed a burning smell of plastic inside the cabin and upon inspection I traced it at the rear brake lights. The bulbs gets to hot and melting the plastic inside the housing of the tail light assembly. This car has a clear tail light assembly and since it's burning the lens is becoming smoky. I think it is a safety concern that this bulb can cause a fire in the future.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 116,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to eagle auto mall (1320 old country rd, riverhead, ny 11901 (631) 727-0700), but the dealer refused to repair the recall and stated that the contact would need to take the vehicle to the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased. The contact took the vehicle to mazda 112 (2112 ny-112, medford, ny 11763 (631) 654-2746), but the dealer also refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a mazda dealer. The contact had not experienced an air bag failure. Also, while driving, the contact smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the hood. The exact location of the smoke could not be determined. The contact stated that he previously had to use a gallon of oil per week. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact called major world at (866) 614-2884 (43-40 northern blvd, long island city, ny 11101) where the dealer stated that the engine was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect. Updated 11/01/17*lj updated 7/17/18

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · TX

So my a.c. Decides to go out the other day while on the way to class (on the interstate ) and I start to smell something burning, then to make matters worse smoke starts coming from the vents!! I immediately pull over and had to get it towed ! Took it to repair shop to be looked at and learned that this is a constant problem with these vehicles! Apparently this is well known and there is some sort of malfunction and people are paying the price big time for it. I do not think this is right. I got this vehicle a month ago to get me to school and to get me and my 3 year old around. I do not have 2k laying around to get it fixed.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 122 miles · NY · fire

On the 4th of july my family and I were driving to westchester from manhattan. We had a full tank of gas, recent oil change and new car battery. The car is always maintained and it has never given us any trouble. During our drive we noticed something was wrong. The the car started to feel hot, but we weren't too sure if it's just hot out or if there was something wrong, because the AC was on. We pulled over and turned the car off. We checked the coolant and saw that we had oil. We opened the trunk, felt around to see if it was hot and to see if we smell anything. It seemed fine. As soon as we drove off, not 2 minutes in, when driver said the gas petal felt weird, it dropped from 50 to 30 to 20mph and we heard a light drilling noise. As soon as we stepped out of the car, it was in flames. Our family could have died. Https://www.facebook.com/valhallafd/posts/1548408978544577

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 92,000 miles · WI

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the front of the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle eight months prior to the noise was heard and stated that the vehicle could be driven. Upon leaving the dealer, the contact noticed extensive smoke coming from the rear exhaust that affected the contact's visibility. The dealer replaced the turbo, which failed prematurely. In addition, the dealer indicated that they repaired an air bag recall, but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated near the front passenger side. The contact had to turn the system off with a switch in the glove box due to the failure. The dealer was asked months ago by the contact to complete the repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v593000 (suspension), but the manufacturer had not yet supplied the remedy and parts to receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Electrical · 141,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. While accelerating from a stop light, there was a loud balloon pop noise. The contact notice smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and exited the vehicle before it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · IN · fire

Shortly after purchasing vehicle replaced timing, turbo, exaust, ball joints, tie rod ends & much more. Timing was first, then driving and turbo went out. 2 days ago car sitting in driveway, not running, started smoking from under hood, butst into flames and burnt up. Mazda said no recalls, clearly not true according to website. Almost burnt my house also as it was sitting in driveway and couldnt be moved. If we would have been inside the car, I doubt we would of had time to get pulled over & out as thats how quick it burnt!

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Engine · 92,600 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed in flames without warning. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,600.

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Electrical · 109,375 miles · GA · fire

Car popped and then smoke came out of the hood and caught on fire burnt car up.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Engine · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.