2007 Mazda CX-7 engine problems
112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Mazda CX-7 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine vvt solenoid seized causing complete engine failure while traveling on the highway at 60mph. The dealer is asking $10,730 to replace the engine. The car has 76,000 miles.”
filed Aug 27, 2020
“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…”
filed Apr 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-057-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 15, 2024
Engine problems in other CX-7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 CX-7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 CX-7 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 CX-7 | 20 | 13% |
| 2009 CX-7 | 12 | 19% |
| 2008 CX-7 | 44 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Mazda CX-7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.