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Mazda CX-7 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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Mazda CX-7 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

96720 mi

C $1400
Both rear bearings and left tie Rod end we replaced. 

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2011 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

171103 mi

US $1400
front right and rear left wheel bearings replaced.  
24800 mi Replaced all Joints under recall 
68200 mi

C $400
Tie rod and front ball joint 
10700 mi

US $90
There was a moaning noise that came and went while driving down the road as I drifted right and left. I changed the wheel bearings. It was not easy. I had to remove the hubs and use a hydraulic press to press them out and the new ones in. I am a professional mechanic, and this job is not for the average shade tree mechanic. 
135000 mi The lower control are recal was complied with 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

80000 mi Replace power steering pump. 
57000 mi Control arm recall performed 
58000 mi Loose bolt. Dealer tech did not tighten sway bar end links when replacing the lower control arms under warranty. 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $50
Ball joint worn, but roads were very rough due to bad winter. 
30460 mi Left rear wheel bearing noisey 
95700 mi

US $900
Wheel bearing replacements 2 wheels 

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2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

190000 mi

US $750
Replaced power steering reservoir and hoses 
138000 mi

US $1000
Power steering reservoir and return hose - replaced due to failure of original. 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $140
Ball joint on the front axle was squeaking 
44000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump replacement 

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2009 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45800 mi

US $104
Left outer tie rod loose. 
45420 mi Rear wheel bearing replaced 
106640 mi

C $1005
Rear control arm 

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2008 Mazda CX-7

Engine not specified

92000 mi

US $550
Rear wheel bearing replaced 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78700 mi

US $328
Wheel bearings were bad. Dealer noticed when installing new tires, replaced the bearings. 
77300 mi

US $360
Wheel bearings were bad again after being replace a year before, they found out the hub was bad so replaced the hub, and installed new bearings. Bearings were under warranty from the last repair a year before. 
91300 mi

US $360
Left side was changed in January this year, ride side hub/knuckle/bearings were changed now. 
27280 mi Making "squeaking" noise over bumps. Replaced control arm bushings (I think as I didn't receive an invoice yet) and the problem has been fixed. 
162000 mi

US $600
Ball joints replaced under recall 
46500 mi Drop links 
49080 mi

€850
Front Suspension Ball Joints worn. Need replacement wishbone 
73300 mi

US $102
SWAY BAR LINKS 
85000 mi Left front wheel bearing going out when sold. 

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2008 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

102100 mi

US $575
Front left wheel bearing was failing and rubbing on the rotor. Both were replaced. 
16740 mi Left front wheel was making noise which grew louder as speed increased. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing. Problem solved under warrantee. 
13000 mi

US $570
Noticed uneven wear of tires. took to dealer. Mazda dealer diagnosed vehicle alignment issues. Vehicle realigned warranty. Because tires weren't rotated sufficiently tires were replaced at owner cost. Tires replaced at non-dealer store 570.00 cost 
59400 mi

US $194
Tie-rod worn and loose. 
82000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing worn 
61380 mi

C $500
Rear passenger side wheel bearing  
107880 mi

C $345
Replace worn Tie-rod ends both left & right. 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

19200 mi

US $13310
Major underbody rust, despite low mileage and car kept ina dry garage and had never been driven on salted roads. Mazda claims this is a one off problem but there is no underbody rust warranty. Rusted out suspension linkage and brake rotors. 
143000 mi

US $520
Wheel bearing and hub were replaced. 
150100 mi

US $290
along with bushing in the front suspension. 
115320 mi

C $380
Changed the lower control arm with the tire rod end 
70000 mi

US $100
Control Arm replaced. 
38000 mi Rear wheel bearing replaced. 
91140 mi Recall on the ball joints, replaced 

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4dr SUV

turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56000 mi

US $1200
AWD CX7: Both rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. 
83080 mi

C $315
Drivers front wheel loose and squeaking badly. Wheel bearing replaced. 
84720 mi

C $430
Wheel bearing replaced, rear 
86180 mi Recall for suspension and airbag 
86180 mi

C $463
Broken front coil spring 
64000 mi Knocking noise from front suspension over rough pavement was diagnosed as worn outer tie rod ends. Repair involved replacement and was completed satisfactorily. Repair covered under extended service contract. 
85000 mi

US $1000
Replaced left rear wheel bearing 
106000 mi

US $1100
bad right rear wheel bearing (left was replaced last year) Loose tie rod end 
38440 mi

C $400
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
108000 mi

US $550
Replaced Sway Bar links, tie end rods, control arm (both sides) 
70000 mi

US $600
bad right rear wheel bearing repaired under extended warranty 
61000 mi

US $150
Growling noise from rear of car was a bad wheel bearing, which was replaced. Also required replacement of wheel speed sensor.  

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2007 Mazda CX-7 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

59520 mi

C $500
Right rear wheel bearing. 

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