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As I said before someone pls. call Robert, and take over this suit, he's currently suing them on a RX8 issue( remember how fast that dissapeared)
I have had so many issues with this car that I will NEVER BUY A MAZDA AGAIN.
I had the rotors hubs and bearings replaced on the front end at 20,000 miles.
I had to get the A/C replaced at around 40,000, because it completely locked up.
Then it was burning an extreme amount of oil. They replaced the timing chain, the VVT actuator and also the timing chain seal (where they thought it was leaking).
Then 4 months later a CEL came on.....Bad EGR valve, then they found the turbo was bad (after I told them to check it before and they wouldn't because they said quote "if there is nothing wrong with the turbo ...you will pay full price for the tear down.) and they found the shaft would not come out of the transmission, when replacing the turbo, so they had to replace the transmission.
Well last Friday I got the call from mazda because it was leaking oil all over my driveway again. They said oil was in the intake and the turbo and found low compression...SO NOW they are wanting to replace the motor. Oh yeah and we are 213 miles over our factory warranty so.....luckily we bought the extended warranty so it won't be full price, but I feel like after reading all the issues that they should stand behind their product and fix it right.
FYI my turbo is rebuilt not new. My transmission is also rebuilt.
I have only had this car 3 years... still owe more than it is worth....this crap sucks.
If you own a Mazda CX7 get rid of it before you are taken for a ride.
Read the posts on edmunds if you need to see more.
I did and after my Mazda is repaired we will be trading it in ASAP and buying something else THAT IS NOT A MAZDA.
http://www.lemonlawadvocate.com/CM/Custom/Contact.asp
class action suit.
Sounds like what my CX7 Turbo may require. I am slowly recovering, CX7 with only 6,500 Miles
Is ailing very much.
I am leaning toward cutting my loses and dumping CX7. Mazda just doesn't seem responsive and I need no further agrevation.
I was stranded 6 hrs from home for 6 days when the turbo went out. I traded it in 2 weeks after the repair and loss of money. I'm happy to say I'm now driving a Chevy Malibu, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles the madza had but 4 months of smooth driving!
I wrote Madza a letter both times after the major issues and they don't care!! :lemon:
Mine had 64,000 miles, just 4k miles after warranty expired, and at the time I still owed $11k . Timing chain snapped and ruined the engine; dealer offered to replace engine for a little fee of $8,500., really? and replacement engine would come with 1 year warranty. So, because of this flawed design, I would probably have to buy a new engine every year or two, WTF?
I got rid of mine; sold it with broken engine to a place that buys broken cars to auction, for $6,500. I still owed $11, so I had to pay out of pocket/up front $4,500. This was horrible; but I did it because I felt that I would not trust that car anymore, even with a new/replacement engine.
After dumping the CX7, I went and financed a new Toyota Prius, and that has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
I used to spend $65-$70 in gasoline per week on the CX7, and now I spend $27 every 2 weeks. I save over $200 in gas, and have a truly reliable car.
Thanks Mazda; never again!
FF to two weeks ago. Took it in for an early 60k service. Basically $800 for a fancy oil change, not even tune up or plug replacement. Got it home, and two days later it starts with a heavy tick. Not the small ticky valve noise that comes standard with the vehicle, but a louder clack. Took it back in, told them that it was either a) VVT or b) timing chain. Turned out to be loose chain, and they replaced it. Said VVT was fine, no sludge, etc. Gave me grief because the car is 5 years and 4 months at 54k, and that technically it would be considered out of warranty, but again, I called BS. I simply don't take no for an answer, clear and simple. So, it was settled. I go to pick up the car, the tech drives it up to me and gets out and says "what did you have done to this?" I tell him the chain, and he says, "oh, that's weird because it doesnt' sound right." So I get in, and......clack is still there. Manager comes out, hears it, goes back into the shop for about 5 to talk with mechanic, comes back out to tell me they want to take another look at it. Well, to shorten this, they find that #3 valve has lost compression and motor is toast. Tomorrow I find out if they will pay for a new motor.
Just with everyone else, they asked for all oil change records, etc. We had all but 3 performed at dealer, and gave them receipts. A note on this to any Californians - it is State Law that you can get your oil changed at other places other than the dealer without risking having your warranty voided. So don't let them tell you that. Anyway, I am under 60k, but over in years by a few months, expecting a fight on this. These other problems no doubt had an effect on the motor. I must say, my particular dealer has been pretty good to work with so far, despite all the problems. Corporate Mazda is another story. The Mazda mechanic working on my car now is supposedly one of the top in the nation, and even he told me that these 4-cyl turbo motors are awful and nothing but problems. I'm prepared to go all they way if corporate tries to stick me with the cost of a new motor.
One more note to everyone - unless you truly were negligent with your oil changes (waiting until 7500k - 10k), the sludge build up schtick that Mazda falls back on is actually caused by the excess heat and oil build up that gets trapped in the Turbo. That turbo supposedly generates a ridiculous amount of heat, and the oil that gets pushed through does not get fully expended. So, it you get your oil changed every 5k, even 7500k, that is not the cause of the sludge.
I should have known not to take it to them. they tried this crap before with my Mazda 6. My fan in my engine stopped working. Took it to them to figure out what was wrong. They said it would cost $600 to replace the whole housing unit...... I laughed at them! I found out which fan was not working, found a replacement on E-bay for less than $4 and free shipping. Changed it myself. So that repair that they wanted to charge $600 for, cost me $4 and about an hour of my time.
Dealerships are the biggest rip off.
There are Lawsuits in Quebec and the US AGAINST MAZDA. We can get one going in Ontario as well. Way too much money to be paid for their mistake.
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my mechanic cannot fix it. I have changed plugs, coils, tune up and nothing. it goes away only to come back after a week.
i am going to dealer to see what they read from CEL and to see what they would do to fix problem.
my car 77K miles never had a problem before. any suggestions?
I doubt anyone will want to buy the car knowing that the engine is crap!
I live in NYS
will be interesten in getting more info about law suit!