While traveling at 45mph, experienced sudden loss of power. Cel came on and trouble p3001 was the code display on handheld reader. Car is out of warranty, dealer states several components within engine have failed and mazda has no responsibility over failures since I do not have an extended warranty. I have researched the problem production years 2007 and 2008 are plagued with premature engine failure.
2008 Mazda CX-7 engine complaints
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Earlier that day I got my oil changed on my lunch break at work. I drive back to work my car sits in the parking lot and I leave a few hours later well my car it was making a really loud noise it sounded like a helicopter I live about 30 miles away so I figured if I drive slow enough I might be able to make it home. As I was going up a hill the car start to decelerate so im like ok maybe I need to go slower no I get up over the hill and am going down the hill and the car just dies there on the side of the road. I get it towed to mazda the next day because I find out I have a powertrain warrenty until 60,000 miles I only have 54,000 miles on it so they tow it under my roadside assistance. Now my car has been there for a month and come to find out my timing chain went on it causing a domino effect on it and making the engine go. Now the dealership wants 8 grand to fix my car because mazda denied my claim due to "engine sludge" which at this low of miles and me performing regular oil changes they considered "lack of maintance" because I couldnt prove it.
I purchased the 2008 mazda cx7 about 2 weeks ago and already replaced the compressor I first had white smoke coming out the tail pipe well I didn't think anything of it until someone told me that is not normal so a week later I started hearing noises like a diesel truck and a knocking noise so the next day I went to the dealership that sold me the vehicle and we drove the vehicle and he stated it was fine he then drove again and the vehicle locked up and they told me the compressor locked up now I'm hearing a ticking noise from the engine and they stated it was normal but it still concerns me cause reading other statement have me worried that the engine valve will be next and I don't have money to repair a vehicle I'm a single parent of 4 kids.
Check engine light came on took it to dealer...egr value needed to be replaced...warranty was expired. About $700 or part...wondering if there is recall on part. Reading forum and seems to be a problem with others.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which determined that oil sludge was in the turbo lines. The dealer advised the contact that the turbo malfunctioned and needed be replaced. The dealer did not state how the oil entered the turbo lines. No repairs were performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 54,445.
The vehicle is a 2008 mazda cx-7 bought as a pre-owned certified from mazda dealer in ramsey, nj. It had the engine light on and I took it immediately to the dealer near my work (colmar, pa) and it was diagnosed with code p0401, egr valve failure. With under 40k I was not expecting this to fail and the repair cost was $718. (diagnosis, parts and labor). I looked up online and saw that it is a frequent issue with people having much newer car than mine. Obviously it was not covered under warranty and I had to pay from my pocket. But I am disappointed with the repair as the next day the brake light came on. It comes on in the morning and stays on intermittently. It finally goes away after 15-20 minutes of driving. I plan to go to the dealer tomorrow to see if this is something that resulted during yesterday's repair.
Purchased vehicle used at 41,000 in mar 2012. First issue: egr valve had to be replaced at 44,000 miles in may 2012, not covered under warranty ("not a california emissions vehicle"). Had 45,000 mile service performed. Dealership service tech also provided service history from previous owner and verified it was serviced regularly. Service tech confirmed this was a known issue with the vehicle, but it was not covered under warranty unless it was a ca emission vehicle. Also not covered under aul extended warranty purchased with vehicle. Cost: $750 to replace egr. Second issue: dec 2012, 52,000 miles, driving for less than a mile in congested traffic at 15-20mph. Vehicle began spewing white smoke out of exhaust. Immediately pulled off road, called for tow truck. Waited 3 hours with two children under 8... Vehicle was taken to same dealership for evaluation/repair. I asked them to evaluate turbo, based on white smoke and slow driving/idle, as consistent with other known issues. Was informed engine mount 3 filled with oil, which coated underside of vehicle, causing smoke. Engine mount failure covered under 60,000 mile factory warranty. Service technician indicated they haven't seen this issue before (however, I see it in several posts online). Service technician commented I was lucky that this did not result in a more catastrophic event (fire, total engine failure). He also commented there is "a lot of stress on mount #3" and it was hard to find the replacement part. He acknowledged turbo issues, but claims my turbo is okay (for now). Mazda needs to recall and fix these well known and documented engine issues (egr valve, engine mounts, turbo chargers, compressors) before there is further loss of vehicles/life. At a minimum, extend the warranty to cover beyond 60,000 miles when so many known issues exist. It will be cheaper than the class action lawsuit underway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx7. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located as the emissions gas recirculation valve. The dealer replaced the egr valve and the failure was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,600.
Mazda cx-7 2008; I purchased the car in september 2007 and it currently has 19,908 miles. The AC is breaking down. While I'm driving on the highway at 65mph, the pressure or high AC air pressure drops and hot air comes out. I also experienced burning smoke coming through the vents. I had the car inspected by the dealer back on august 3, 2012 and they replaced the valve cover. On september 1, 2012 I was driving again on the highway with my family and we experienced the same problem. The AC pressure dropped, hot air was flowing out of the AC and we smelled burning smoke. I took the car to the dealer this morning and they are now advising me that I have to replace the blower fan which is out of warranty (3 years/36k miles) and will cost $500. I have no problems paying for a part, but the valve cover, blower fan, or AC items shouldn't be breaking down at 19k original miles. I asked wayne mazda service consultant: anthony cunha if the blower fan was part of the AC compressor and he said, "no". I strongly feel that mazda installed faulty AC compressor/units on the 2008 cx-7. This issue has to be investigated before a car catches on fire and people get burned alive or worse, a multiple car crash on the road resulting in deaths.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-7. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud grinding noise outside of the vehicle and blue smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was contributed to engine sludge. The technician advised that the engine be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,835. The VIN was unavailable.
On my way to work I glanced in my rearview mirror and noticed white smoke coming out from behind my car. I looked at my gauges and noticed that my battery light was on and my temperature gauge was all the way on hot. Pulled to the side of the road and, as I pulled over my engine light came on and my power steering went out. I shut off the car and called my husband (who owns a collision repair shop and a tow truck) and told him to come and get me and my disabled car. As I sat in my car waiting, a police officer came to check that I was o.k. The officer sat in his car behind me for about 10 minutes and then backed out and left. Within a few minutes of the officer leaving a gentleman and his wife pulled over a good way up in front of my car. The gentleman got out of his car and started running to me shouting get out, get out, your car is on fire!? The gentleman called 911 to summon the fire department. As we waited for the fire department a highway patrol assistance vehicle pulled over because they had a fire extinguisher. My husband arrived and took the car back to his place of business. Our insurance was company was called and they sent a claims adjuster out to assess the damage. Our claims adjuster determined that the fire had started with the air conditioner and had caused $3,900.00 in damage to the mechanicals of the car.
I bought the car at 30k miles in november of 2011. I have since driven 15k miles on it. I noticed a click in the engine. I took it to the dealership where they proceeded to tell me that everything was fine and I needed to get a 45k mile maintenance on it. I told them the clicking was bothering me. They said that was fine. I got the car back and the noise appeared to have gone... But reappeared after a few days. I went back to the dealership and told them that a car under 5 years old with less than 50k miles on it shouldn't make that noise. They finally admitted there was a problem with the timing chain, causing a leak in the oil which put sludge in the engine. They told me it was my fault etc. I proceeded to look online and there were thousands of other people with the same problem. From the research I have done, they aren't even making the car anymore and I'm sure it's due to these same engine problems. My dealership told me it was my fault... And the other people on http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1826a6/0 had the exact same problem. I hope someone does something about this! The dealership tried to switch out the car saying that they were trying to help... And after driving it for 10 minutes... I told them the beginning noise was in this car as well. He acted aloof and said he didn't hear it... Until we were back at the dealership. Then he said... 'oh ... I hear it now' they need to do a full recall of this car. Working so hard to finally be able to get a car makes you so happy... But to get ripped off in the end.... It's awful. I feel completely vulnerable and it's terrible. Thanks for even having this website... Hopefully we can get this car off the market!
Ac failed on long trip. Temp gauge did not indicate overheating, no warning lights were lit up. After arriving at destination 5 hours from home, turned off engine and saw smoke coming from rt front hood area near wheel. Tried to start, not turning over. Added coolant to over flow (it was empty). Still not starting. No mazda dealer open in area (closest one was 45 miles south in ft wayne. Time was approx 2pm on saturday. Enterprise rent a car also not open except airport locations (they are open 8-12 on sats). Knew there was a w-mart nearby w/ auto service. Our vehicle is parked in large mcdonald's lot near the back out of the way, relatively safe location...clld and spoke w/ [xxx] at wal-mart. He offered to come look at the car after work-w/in 15 min he was there. Because engine not turning over, he at first was concerned engine may have seized up/head gasket blew etc. He isolated the AC clutch as the problem by manually turning over the engine and then taking belt off completely. Started right up... He then proceeded to drive us to airport in ft wayne, had our car towed to his repair shop, accessed the problem area and advised me what part to order.the man is a saint. We spent 4 hours at airport until enterprise took mercy on us and rented us a car even though I only have a debit visa. Part has been ordered from dealer where we purch car.they matched price online of $289.01 and shipping to indiana is only $12 will arrive by end of day tomorrow. Not sure what labor cost will be. Unable to order only clutch from mazda. Don't need pump but will have extra in case it fails in the future. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This mazda cx-7 is at a mazda dealer's service center right now getting the timing chain replaced, vvt issue corrected, a new turbo system to keep it from dumping tons of blue smoke from the exhaust, A/C system fixed, and there is an intermittent electrical issue as well. Not happy obviously, as these are all know issues with the vehicle. Mazda has agreed to pay for the timing chain, but the rest comes out of my pocket.
Mazda has a bulletin out to mechanics about cx-7'd timing chain. The timing chain problem could cease an engine on a highway and cause saftey hazards. Mazda is also refusing repairs on my timing chain because I cannot produce the paperwork for my oil changes. I even have a 70,000 mile warranty which was extended because of the timing chain problems. I even called my bank to get statements proving payment in the same amount for the place I get my oil changes done, which mazda has a couple copies of, but they refused bank statements. This is horrible business practice and us, consumers should be protected against this. My car has 65,000 miles and I'm still making car payments. I can guarentee I will never buy another mazda and will tell everyone I knnow and post it on every site I can.
One morning the check engine light turn on, the computer code came back as egr val,I have had this vehicle for over 3yrs this is a pricey part, I have read about this and a lot of people have experience this as soon as they reach the 62k miles this is ridiculous. I hope this has nothing to do with a noise that the engine have ever since o bought it which the said it was normal... As per the tires I had to replace them as soon as I reached the 1 yr, never will I buy a mazda again....
The check engine light came on so I took it to the dealership. Turns out the timing chain, gaskets, lock, and bolt, oil pan gasket, and egr valve need to be replaced. The car only has 37,437 miles on it. To have major engine problems is ridiculously unsafe. Mazda has many cases with these same issues and yet has not issued a recall. Even with the warranty covering engine parts/labor it's absurd! They need to be held responsible for selling lemons to the public.
I was driving my car close to home and I was traveling at a speed of about 30 MPH. I heard a few taps and then turned off the heating/air conditioning. As I pulled into my driveway, the noise resumed and a burning electrical smell started and actually the smell remained the entire night. I had it towed the next day to my local automotive repair place and as it currently stands the clutch burned up in the compressor and the car is not drivable. I called the dealership, russel, in baltimore and asked if there had been these problems and I was told no. I have since read many stories that are about the same.
I was traveling in valencia on the 5 freeway and the interior of my 2008 mazda cx-7 filled with smoke to the point where I found it difficult to drive. I pulled to the exit (magic mountain pkwy) and pulled to the side turning off the engine. After several minutes I lifted the hood to find that the engine was still smoking around the belt area. I was able to get the car to firestone newhall, ca where they are still looking at it. Very dangerous situation. The AC compressor seized causing the belt to fire and almost catch fire. After further research I have found that this is a common and dangerous problem with this make and model.
On september 22, 2011 our 2008 mazda cx-7 experienced a complete engine failure. This failure occurred without any warning while driving on a freeway: the engine had not previously experienced any problems or made any unusual noises, no indicator lights had signaled a problem, and we had made oil and oil filter changes in accordance with the maintenance schedule. The failure created an extremely dangerous situation, as the car lost power and this meant that several critical functions, most notably, the steering, were severely compromised; the driver only just managed to bring the car to a safe stop. The mazda service center examined the engine of the car on september 26 and reported that the piston in the number 2 cylinder had failed damaging the engine beyond repair. The service manager verified our maintenance records and indicated that the engine was free of sludge or other build up.
Purchased my 2008 mazda cx7 brand new 12/08/2008. Started noticing white smoke coming out of the tail pipes while idling and I lived in south florida at the time. Dealership stated that the car was leaking oil and they wanted to fix the problem by putting in oil that would cost over $100 per oil change. After putting in the oil the problem continued. Took the car to the dealership again and they then stated that the only fix would be to replace the turbo and that I had to contact corporate to get it fixed. After speaking with corporate the turbo was replaced, but I am now having white smoke coming from the back of the car again and I am at 45,500 miles. This is a problem that I see listed often on this site and with some cars starting on fire. I hope that would not happen, but if mazda has changed the turbo due to this problem in newer models a recall should be looked at to keep the problem from occurring.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the egr valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,900 and the current mileage was 46,000.
I have a 2008 cx-7 with a failed egr valve. They refuse to cover this part under my power-train warranty even though this is clearly an emissions failure. I have been doing some research on the environmental protection agency's website and it is my understanding that the vehicle manufacturers are required to design and build their vehicles to meet emission standards for the useful life of the vehicle specified by law. Under section 207 of the clean air act, if epa determines that a substantial number of vehicles in a class or category do not meet emission standards in actual use even though they are properly maintained and used, epa can require the manufacturer to recall and fix the affected vehicles. My car has less then 30,000 mile on it and the erg valve should not have gone out already. I should not have to pay $712 to replace a part that does not meet emission standards set forth by california. It is not just my vehicle having this problem, the more research I do the more I realize that this an on going problem with multiple mazda consumers.
My check engine light has come on in my 2008 mazda cx-9. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they advised the egr valve has to be replaced due to it being warn out. Mazda states this part does not fall under emissions warranty. After doing some research, this appears to be a common problem with mazda's and I don't feel I should be paying $1200.00 to fix a vehicle that is only two years old. Mazda has been no help just trying extort money from consumers.
I purchased a mazda cx-7 new in 2008. I recently experience total engine failure while riding on the highway with my daughter. The mazda dealer looked at the vehicle and contacted the warranty company and mazda on this issue, mazda stated there was "sludge" in the engine and that was not covered by the warranty. They stated this must've been caused by owner maintenance, however, I have maintained the car as stated in the manual. The company stated we need to produce copies of all of our oil changes since purchase of the vehicle and the dates/mileage at the oil change. We did not have this information, however many complainants who have produced the oil change history are still denied warranty claims. This issue of sludge is not only causes by the owner, but also caused by manufactured defects as in the toyota case. Many other mazda owners and mechanics have stated the turbo charging in the new mazda cx-7 has started to "cook" the oil too fast and this causes the sludge in the engine, however mazda will not own up to this defect and honor the warranty and this vehicle. There have also been sited issues of the timing chain causing engine failure however mazda would not look at any other issues. My vehicle is still under the 60,000 mile warranty and a defect of the engine going out should be covered. Mazda is illegally making the allegation about the owners of the vehicle causing the engine failure in a car only two years old, only to not be responsible for a problem it has caused. Please help me and other mazda owners correct this issue. There are currently multiple complaints against mazda and many vehicle owners such as myself are without a vehicle while in litigation with this issue. The repairs would cost over $7000. I have also copied and pasted the forum in which over 100 people have discussed this exact trend in their vehicles and mazda being less than willing to further assist with this issue. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1826a6/100.
2008 mazda cx 7 grand touring - purchased pre-owned vehicle from a certified mazda dealer in october 2008, had a loud engine sound and dealer advised this was "normal", just before warranty expiration found that transmission seal was bad and replaced this as well as the recalled compressor. Now at 64k and noise in engine is getting worse and it is in fact the timing chain lapping. Found out that this is a common problem and that some people have been having the chain break leaving them stranded in the middle of the road. Also found that the entire casing and the tensioning belt/mechanism is failing. This is a huge safety concern and I am surprised that no one has recalled this, it is a very common problem in the 07 model as well. Will request old parts be kept. Currently being worked on.
I have a 2008 mazda cx7 with 60,000 miles. My AC compressor just went out. First noticed a slight squealing noise which I thought might be a loose belt. The next day I noticed a strong smell like burning rubber. Car seemed to drive fine. Two days later I finally got it checked out and was told it was the compressor and needed to be replaced. I didn't get it fixed right away but they did tell me I shouldn't wait too long cause of possible lock up and belt breaking. Later that night when I turned on the car there was a squealing sound and lights went crazy and didn't want to start. I turned it off then tried again. It barely started that time. The very next morning it did the same thing and I drove it straight to be fixed. Went he mechanic turned the car on to move it finally locked up and wouldn't start. I did not have it repaired at the dealership because everyone says it's more expensive. The place that fixed it gave me two options of fixing. Just the AC compressor or the compressor, expansion valve and receiver dryer. They told me I could just do the compressor which is what I did.
I'm mexican woman . The first of august 2010 to go on the road (towards the city of queretaro, mexico, in a van mazda cx 7 2008 model first and let the air conditioning running, then started to smoke the driver's side, suddenly the short time stopped the car and when we got off shore and we saw that was on fire, stopped the fire and water damage, according to the agency are of 46 thousand pesos as two months ago that ended our warranty does not want to be responsible for the incident . We were all family, including my sun of four years, I think that could had passed if the car had exploded, we took gasoline 30 minutes previous to the fire . I've gotten a number of forums to investigate complaints and there are scores equal to that of the same model. There are others in the cx 9 that even if you already acknowledged that the agency is also a risk of fire trucks were summoned AC. In our case say it is for use and is not factory defect nothing, not even now deny that the problem is in the air conditioning compressor and this was what we had said now say it's pulleys. Honestly I'm desperate, I want to help, see qe many people have had this problem and is not fair is very expensive and especially djando the money was really terrible, I was shocked muchisimo feared for our lives and I think that is a very serious matter and are not taking well. Please I need help. The only thing I'm told by phone mazda customer service in mexico is that there is nothing to do and there is no instance where to turn, this scares me a lot I can not believe it.
2008 mazda cx-7 air compressor failed at 42,000 miles while driving down the road a few days ago. Appears to be a well known issue with the 2007 and the 2008 mazda cx-7 models that were built in '07 (as is the case with my '08). Mazda needs to take responsibility and recall the 2007 and 2008 mazda cx-7 and replace the air compressor. Luckily, I was able to turn the A/C off and drive my car to safety. Not everyone has been that fortunate. This could have been a horrific issue had I been traveling at a high rate of speed with small children in the car. This is not just an A/C issue. Once the compressor on the mazda cx-7 fails, there are a limited # of miles the car can travel until there are engine issues - even with the A/C turned off - will still cause engine problems if not fixed immediately.
Mazda cx7- turbo engine failure. Excessive oil consumption and burning oil lead to turbo failure and ceased engine. June 30, 2010. Had to pay $10,000 to replace engine and other major parts in SUV.mazda blamed customer although there are 100's of complaints regarding this very issue whereas the customer was ultimately blamed. It is well documented about the excessive engine oil consumption and engine ceasing on these vehicle. Each complaint has the same problems and end results. Customer is blamed for lack of oil changes and therefore blamed on the failure of this vehicle.I eventually had all of my oil change certificates and was told by mazda they do not honor hand written receipts. Mazda only wanted computerized receipts. All of my maintenance was done by mechanics that have a combined 50 years in business .that was not good enough for them. There fore I had to pay this huge bill to get my vehicle back.
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