2008 Mazda CX-7: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Lights · 93,000 miles · FL

These headlights and taillights and even inside the car dome lights are dangerously dim. Even with lights on bright it is difficult to see

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Lights · NY

Headlights are extremely dim. Inside housing for headlights is melted from overheating, making headlights ineffective. Driving at night is not safe and down right dangerous. Very common problem for all years of this vehicle.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

Took car to mazda for airbag recall, replaced airbag but mazda tells me the actual sensor that tells the airbag to deploy does not work and its my responsibility to fix it. Prior to the recall the sensor did not come up on the dash after the recall I now have a light on my dash and mazda is telling me its 700.00 to replace fix and part and labor. Electrical car shorts out all the time, windows, engine, lights work one day not the next when doors open. Car stalls out when driving and system reboots. Other issue is I have spent 7 thousand dollars in repairs on this car. I have black smoke coming out of the tail pipes, ive replaced thousands of dollars in parts. Engine light wont go off. I took it finally to auto zone for a free engine diagnosis to get a print out and now the emissions valves are showing faulty. Its burning 2 quarts of oil about every couple of weeks/monthly basis. Ive replaced motor mounts, coolant/oil parts, air compressor, headlights, bumber, wiper blades, electrical control panels, rocker arms, spoilers that have cracked with weather, the car still needs another motor mount, I now have a knock in the engine like its the lifters and I still have another year on this 5 year loan on this car. I have to keep rolling payments to the back of the loan to keep up with the repairs. Its very frustrating. Ive never had this many problems with any car I have purchased ever!!! Even the parts department at mazda has said what do you expect you purchased a plastic car on wheels. Is there any other people experiencing problems besides myself?

Filed May 11, 2017 · Lights · TX

In november of 2016 my right headlight went out. Went to purchase a $100 bulb and when the mechanic went to replace it he advised the bulb could not be replaced because the housing to hold the bulb was melted. He advised this is abnormal for the housing to melt and most vehicles would not have this issue. However, he advised he has seen this happen a lot with cx-7 vehicles. He suggested that I reach out to mazda for assistance since this, he felt, was a defect of the headlight assembly. I called mazda filed the complaint however the rep set expectations for a call back that I never received. Fast forward, the left headlight assembly is doing the same. I called mazda and spoke with christopher and he said mazda could not do anything for me because they apparently sent me an e-certificate last november when I called in about the right side assembly. I advised him that I did not receive it and emailed it to me again. I asked him what assistance could be provided for the replacement of the right side assembly and he advised there wasn't any. I expressed my concern about this being a safety issue I could not simply just replace the bulb, the whole assembly for both sides now need to be replaced. I then spoke with thom and he also denied assistance. I feel this is very unfair. The housing which holds the bulb melting in both assemblies has nothing to do with the age and mileage of my vehicle. This is a manufacture's defect and I think mazda should have to pay for it. There is nothing I could've done to prevent that from happening. I know people who have vehicles older than mine and they do not have this issue. What are my recourses at this point? This is very unfair. To offer $300.00 on a part that cost $2000.00 (both sides) is not reasonable. The vehicle cannot be driven because its a safety issue. No lights.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 130,000 miles · SC

There are several recalls on this vehicle including air bags. We have made several attempts over the years to get any of these done with zero success. The dealership just keeps telling us to come back. Our air bag light comes on and goes out all the time. The lights fill with water after washing or if it rain causing the headlights to short out and blow the bulbs. The engine rattles everytime you crank the car and then goes away. We have changed the oil regularly and it still does it.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · OH

* engine issues when the A/C compressor locked up. This is a known issue in this make and model. This happened around 36k miles while I was driving on a freeway. We had to coast into the next exit. * engine knocking issues. They still persist and started around 50k miles. * engine resistance. Alongside the knocking there seems to be a good amount of resistance when taking your foot off of the pedal for acceleration. * they added a factory extension to the radio for the ipod. Ever since they installed this, the rest of the electrical components have been overloaded. - headlights go out frequently. This concerns me as my wife drives the car and I wouldn't want both to go out at the same time. - the battery won't hold a charge if not driven for a few days. The dealership acknowledged that the radio has a 'parasitic draw' on the battery causing these issues, but refuses to take responsibility for their installation. Their solution is to charge $800+ for a new head unit, which is outrageous since I never did anything to the factory head unit.

Filed Nov 27, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · OH

I write to express my disappointment at the quality of vehicles mazda is putting out, and the lack of response mazda's customer service department offers its customers. In 2008 I bought a 2008 mazda cx7 and this car has given me nothing but problems. From the faulty wiring that always blows out the headlights, to the power windows which sometimes turn off and turn on, to the exhaust fumes that can be smelt inside the car, I've complained about all of it and spent countless resources and time trying to fix it all. The last straw came about a month ago when I was informed that my vvt adjuster and chain were out, the turbo was out and the engine was failing and it would cost me close to $4,000 to repair it. We're talking about a car with only 75,000 miles. According to my mechanic and according to edmunds.com reviews these are all common cx-7 problems and mazda just won't own up to them.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Lights · 32,950 miles · FL

Due to defective seals on the headlight assemblies, moisture builds up inside the lens causing very poor visibility at night driving...this is on the inside, not the outside of the lens....had purchased extended 7 year 70k mile bumper to bumper warranty but mazda says it from going through car washes...what a scam..guess someone has to get hurt for them to fix there defective parts...my wife won't drive the car at night.. Last mazda I buy..their customer satisfaction service is horrible...this is a serious safety issue and should be addressed...look around, they are all fogged up!!