Four problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2008 Mazda CX-7. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mazda CX-7 based on all problems reported for the 2008 CX-7.
* 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.
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Cx-7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,262. Dr.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Cx-7. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test which determined that oil sludge was in the turbo lines. The dealer advised the contact that the turbo malfunctioned and needed be replaced. The dealer did not state how the oil entered the turbo lines. No repairs were performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 54,445.
Mazda Cx-7 2008; I purchased the car in September 2007 and it currently has 19,908 miles. The ac is breaking down. While I'm driving on the highway at 65mph, the pressure or high ac air pressure drops and hot air comes out. I also experienced burning smoke coming through the vents. I had the car inspected by the dealer back on August 3, 2012 and they replaced the valve cover. On September 1, 2012 I was driving again on the highway with my family and we experienced the same problem. The ac pressure dropped, hot air was flowing out of the ac and we smelled burning smoke. I took the car to the dealer this morning and they are now advising me that I have to replace the blower fan which is out of warranty (3 years/36k miles) and will cost $500. I have no problems paying for a part, but the valve cover, blower fan, or ac items shouldn't be breaking down at 19k original miles. I asked wayne Mazda service consultant: anthony cunha if the blower fan was part of the ac compressor and he said, "no". I strongly feel that Mazda installed faulty ac compressor/units on the 2008 Cx-7. This issue has to be investigated before a car catches on fire and people get burned alive or worse, a multiple car crash on the road resulting in deaths.