Here were my current costs of my repair to the "Noisy VVT/ stretched timing chain issue" with OEM parts plus new plugs on 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring with 120500 miles TECH DESCRIPTION | LABOR PARTS SUBTOTAL 9917 TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR SET R&R 854.68 1131.83 1986.51 TIMING SET [x1.00] 345.68 TIMING COVER GASKET SET [x1.00] 68.25 VALVE COVER See all problems of the 2007 Mazda CX-7 Obviously there is a manufaturers defect regarding this entire turbo system. Mazda needs to own up to the defects regarding the cx7 models and honor the customers warrenty work. The car has so many problems that they are presently not making it anymore. I do not have the money to layout and wait to be If you own a 2007 or 2008 Mazda CX-7 and are experiencing transmission issues, it's important to address the problem promptly. Turbo/Super Charger Underboost: MZR 2.5 L: 2.5 L, Gasoline, 170 hp: Engine: P0304: Steering problems in Mazda CX-7 can be caused by a variety of issues including a worn or damaged power steering pump, a failing Driving your CX-7 with bad spark plugs can damage the engine or the catalytic converter, so you must act urgently to avoid more expensive repairs. The most common signs of bad spark plugs in Mazda CX-7 are poor acceleration or hesitation, rough idle, engine misfires, poor fuel economy, check engine light illuminates, engine knocking noise, and I know this post is almost a year old but I wanted to add to this for people looking. If you have a 2007-2009 CX-7 and want to swap a non-turbo engine you can swap in a 2.5 out of a 2010-2012. You pretty much need the whole parts vehicle from auction, I didn't mess with trying to get the 2.5 to work with the 2.3 interior/transmission since i Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2007 CX-7: Compare Mazda CX-7 Model Years Curious how the 2007 CX-7 compares to other years? Check out our Dealing With Mazda CX7 Turbo Problems - When Replacement Is Imminent. The Mazda CX-7 is popular across the US, Europe, Asia, and Aussie. The USA market absorbed 180,000 cars between 2006 and 2012. Peaking in 2007 with more than 41,000 vehicles sold, being twice as many as the average between 2006 to 2012. Failure Date: 01/19/2012. The 2. 3 liter 4 cylinder l3t engine that is in my wife's 2007 Mazda Cx-7 has a bad variable valve timing actuator which was verified today by dual Mazda of jacksonville florida. A warranty extension was issued by Mazda around the 14th of January 2012 following the initial TSB (technical service bulletin) date 23 As it turns out, my 2007 Mazda cx-7 is a "turbo", the Mazda 3 is not. Both blocks are the same with exception to the direct oil injectors at the bottom of each cylinder. I own a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and the ABS light came on along with the "slippery" light. when I turned the car off and restarted it, the lights have not yet come back one We have 18 2007 Mazda CX-7 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1-Owner cars, and 32 personal use cars. Handling and rides smooth even with the Turbo. "Changed tires, early oil changes, battery, and one head light. No accidents. "I've had problems with this car since I got it, afRj.