2007 Mazda CX-7: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 112,500 miles · CO

The federal safety agency recall #16v‑593 - this recall indicates that there is the risk of significant loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is taking an inordinate amount of time, and I think that it is imperative that this be expedited in order to replace the part before it becomes a more severe issue which could include litigation. The steering control is a vital part of the operation of this vehicle and I don't think that it is feasible or fair to the owners of mazda vehicles to be placed in such a precarious situation. This issue needs to be escalated so that existing owners of these vehicles can get the replacement parts that are needed as soon as possible. My vehicle is beginning to experience some of these steering issues, and I keep my car properly maintained , but the expense of the replacement of these control arms at this time is a difficult expense. Please help me to have this issue escalated.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Steering · PA

Mazda recall #: 9716h (the federal safety agency recall #: 16v‑593) this recall is dated 8/10/16. From mazda's recall notice, "the ball joint and lower control arm may separate, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash." so almost a year and nothing....recall still "remedy not available"????? What are they waiting on? Seems extremely irresponsible/greedy (do not want to incur the cost)

Filed May 24, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 148,000 miles · IA

Takata recall I was notified by mazda of the federal safety agency recall number's 17v‑012 and 16v‑593 (manufacture recall number 0717a and 9716h), informing me how I may experience significant loss of steering that may result in a crash, plus I was advised not to ever have a passenger in my vehicle in the event of a crash as metal fragments from the passenger airbag could cause serious injury or death. It has been nearly a year since the first notice and nearly 6 months since the second notice, yet nothing has been done. Mazda says parts are not available. Nothing injurious has happened, my complaint is how mazda seems to not be doing anything about this and I risk my life and others with every drive I must make.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Steering · 62,000 miles · CT

Subject: recall https://www.cpsc.gov/newsroom/news-releases what is the update on letter that I received in october 2016 regarding the recall on my 2007 mazda cx-7 for a defect which relates to the front suspension lower arm ball joint fitting causing a loss of steering control???this letter stated that repair parts are not currently available and I will receive notification from mazda when parts available. It now has been almost 5 months since my notice without any update. I am alarmed to think that I am driving an unsafe car with no remediation to date. Please advise.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · 138,000 miles · CO

While traveling through the state of new mexico, the vehicle A/C compressor locked up causing the serpentine belt to melt and break. This resulted in a loss of power steering and made controlling the vehicle difficult, if not dangerous. Based on other complaints this is a very common problem on 2007-08 mazda cx-7 vehicles and so absolutely be a recall.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Engine · 52,120 miles · TX

We own a 2007 mazda cx7. We live in abilene tx we are currently station in dyess afb. On 4th of july we took a drive to odessa tx to meet up with some friends to light up some fireworks for the holiday. On the way back, we began to feel that our AC started blowing hot air. I stopped to check it out, but everything looked to be in order and nothing was leaking. We kept track of all the gauges to make sure there was nothing wrong. We turned the AC unit off and open the windows to get some air from outside. Once we arrive to dyess afb in abilene tx. We notice a horrible burning rubber smell coming from the hood or our vehicle, the smell became more prevalent. Minutes later, there was a loud bang from under the hood. The car basically began shutting down. All check engine lights came on. Smoke from under the hood. No power steering. This happened at 2 am inside of the base a block away from our house, we were lucky to coast into our side of our house. Upon opening my hood ? The engine was extremely hot the water was boiling and the smell of burning rubber was extremely hard. We had to get the car towed to the closest mazda dealership. We are now left without our vehicle for at least a month trying to get money to fix it. We were told is going to be 1200 to fix it. During this time I found out this isn't an isolated incident, and I feel mazda needs to address this asap. I was driving with my wife, 7 year old, and infant - and this put us in a very frustrating situation. I was glad I was driving and not my wife, as it could have put her stranded somewhere. Or even worse driven out the road since we lost all power steering. I have found out there are a thousand or so people this has happened to. Why is there no recall already? It is obviously a problem.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Engine · 41,500 miles · CA

Driving on freeway and A/C began to blow hot. Smoke and burnt rubber smell coming from under hood. Lost power steering assist but was still able to barely steer vehicle to side of freeway. Had vehicle towed to shop. A/c compressor locked up and destroyed drive belt. Had compressor replaced and it failed 20 miles later, before I even got home. Have to replace it again. Compressor failure is a safety hazard due to the loss of power steering.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Engine · 42,000 miles · CA

I was driving down the road april 10, 2010, in my 2007 mazda cx 7 when the A/C started blowing hot air, next thing I knew people are flagging me down and telling me my car is on fire! The car was not on fire, just very hot and smoking with a very bad burning smell. Dealership said A/C compressor locked up which caused other damage. Dealership said "they had no knowledge of problems with A/C compressor". Low and behold numerous complaints online of people with the same issues, between 30 - 50k miles, some even losing power steering or complete operation of their vehicles due to A/C compressor failure. Mazda has not recalled? This is a problem and it may cost someone their life. Please investigate...

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Engine · 51,000 miles · TX

A/c compressor and/or clutch seizes-up and causes cascade failure of belt driven accessories with loss of power steering. This happened suddenly at highway speed and is considered a serious safety defect. I searched the federal safety agency site and found more than 50+ other such complaints. Why this model has not been recalled is a mystery to me?

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

A/c compressor locks. No power steering, overheats and dies suddenly.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 51,000 miles · TX

While driving at night at highway speed, noise started to come from engine compartment. Seemed to come and go, but suddenly smelled smoke and lost power steering. Nearly had a head on collision. This was a very serious near miss. Managed to get car to neighborhood car repair shop. After inspection, cause was determined to be seized A/C compressor that LED to cascading failures. Cost to repair all damage was $2250. I have since read that this is a common failure on mazda cx-7 and still no recall? I will be sending a claim to mazda USA and would also be interested in joining any class action suite to recoupe all my costs and to force mazda USA to make a recall. Family's lives are at stake.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

My wife was driving her 2007 mazda cx-7 when she heard a bang and smoke started billowing from under the hood. She pulled over and turned off the car. After inspection, I determined it was the AC compressor because it wouldn't smoke when the AC was turned off. We took the car to the dealer and they confirmed my suspicion. The air compressor had locked up and needed to be replaced as well as the belt. This was going to cost $1069 plus tax. After reading over 15 pages of similar complaints on edmund's forum, I am filing a complaint. It appears that my wife only had a minor incident while others lost power steering and complete operation of their vehicle. This issue definitely needs to be recalled as this is happening to many vehicles and may cost someone's life.