Mazda Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Engine Defect

• ValenciaJuly 13, 2024 at 9:10 am

  I had a Mazda cx7 2008 car I brought it in 2012 ,when my new car was wreck,it was still under warranty ,I keep hearing a noice ,I took it back to the Mazda dealer it was the timing belt.I also got a lot of repairs done to that car in 2020 ,spent over 11000 dollars ,car recently, went through water and caught on fire,but I think Mazda had a lot of recalls on that car I need someone to check it out [Show More]I had a Mazda cx7 2008 car I brought it in 2012 ,when my new car was wreck,it was still under warranty ,I keep hearing a noice ,I took it back to the Mazda dealer it was the timing belt.I also got a lot of repairs done to that car in 2020 ,spent over 11000 dollars ,car recently, went through water and caught on fire,but I think Mazda had a lot of recalls on that car I need someone to check it out for me

• JenniferMarch 12, 2023 at 3:13 am

  I have had my Mazda cx7 for probably 2 1/2 years now and when I initially got it I thought it was going to finally be a good car for me. Due to other recall issues and where I live... rural Missouri...I had a difficult time getting in anywhere for the repairs needed and due to them not returning phone calls and emails regarding he issues(after they seemed to incessantly send me letters stating how[Show More]I have had my Mazda cx7 for probably 2 1/2 years now and when I initially got it I thought it was going to finally be a good car for me. Due to other recall issues and where I live... rural Missouri...I had a difficult time getting in anywhere for the repairs needed and due to them not returning phone calls and emails regarding he issues(after they seemed to incessantly send me letters stating how important it was to get my car in to get the things fixed ASAP) we were not contacted. I was driving in the evening to get my son from the sitter after work and the first major issue occured and thank God it happened on gravel and not on the winding roads if literally just been driving down, my axle snapped in two. They eventually did the repairs for free and towed it to st Louis which is 100 miles away as well, but the mechanic at that Mazda dealership was rude and eventually straight up said that the CX-7 is the worst Mazda model csf they have ever made and that I needed to get a new car anyway. Many, many times he made sure to say this to me. That's fine and dandy for him to say and all but I have no money not the credit on top of that to get another vehicle. This is my sole vehicle and I rely on it heavily so last week when out of nowhere the serpentine belt broke and I just got it back this evening only to find it is smoking even worse than ever but is also smoking out the front....something it never did before the sudden snap and the smell of burning rubber is bad and also the computer system in it doesn't sound right nor have I heard the fan kick on to cool down the engine at all. I don't know if the guy at a local shop didn't put the belt on right or if it is a loose sensor and hopefully not worse...or what...but my car is so unreliable and it is something so frustrating always. Oh, and the locks suddenly stopped working properly right before the belt issues. Oh, to cap off my st Louis dealership debacle...which I am thankful they did the fix for free...I turned on my headlights to check them before driving the hundred miles home in the dark, and in repairs they worked on they dislodged completely my driver's side head light I had just put in myself and not only left it just laying inside there but also at some point the bracket arm completely that keeps the lights in place and said nothing to me about it. I am constantly adjusting my head lights by hand trying to make sure Im able to see the road instead of a shadow reminiscent of the batman logo. To sum it up...don't but the Mazda CX-7. The serpentine belt has made way for a headache now I just wish I could not be forced to deal with. I wish I'd read up before purchasing this and now my lesson has been learned for the future.

• TeresaJanuary 24, 2023 at 7:47 pm

  I have a 2007 Mazda CX7. I bought it used in 2009 with only 18,000 miles on it second owner. As it hit 60,000 I had to have the timing chain replaced. I have the car and have maintained it with total mileage at 125,000. Last week I took it to get a tune up and my mechanic called me with the news that I need to have the timing chain replaced. This should not be happening again. Never at 65,00[Show More]I have a 2007 Mazda CX7. I bought it used in 2009 with only 18,000 miles on it second owner. As it hit 60,000 I had to have the timing chain replaced. I have the car and have maintained it with total mileage at 125,000. Last week I took it to get a tune up and my mechanic called me with the news that I need to have the timing chain replaced. This should not be happening again. Never at 65,000 and certainly not again at 125,000. I am devastated. What can I do? Mazda did not cover the cost of the first one.

• DewayneOctober 20, 2022 at 4:10 pm

  I have a 2012 mazda 5 with a variable valve timing defect. I originally thought it was the timing chain itself

• RichardOctober 15, 2022 at 5:10 pm

  Mazda cx7 2007 retention belt busted

• CliffordAugust 16, 2022 at 8:59 pm

  I have a 07 Mazda cx7 that blown the motor over this also a Mazda 3 2008 with blown motor and I also had 3 more Mazda 3 that had same issue so this is definitely a problem

• Yaritza VegaJuly 26, 2022 at 8:26 am

  I have the same problems when I drive it it hesitate and it has to do with the valve.

• UvaldoJuly 3, 2022 at 9:16 pm

  Recently bought a Mazda CX 7 and on the way home started overheating. from what i was told the Intake manifold runner control stuck closed Bank 1, engine started knocking/shaking and died. It will not turn on, various issues.

• AndyJune 3, 2022 at 7:57 pm

  My Cx7 seized after I pulled over as I was leaving the state to move. No prior problems no warning, dead on the road. Idk anything about this site but I do know it was highly irregular that my car died so fast without warning.

• JohnApril 29, 2022 at 9:28 am

  I had the same problem 2008 mazda 6

• DianeApril 12, 2022 at 2:42 pm

  I own a 2011 Mazda CX9 over the past few weeks I have been having the following issues with this vehicle: engine seems to rev up on it's own while driving vehicle lunges forward when sitting at a stop with the break engaged vehicle stalls while at a stop or going very slow passenger front window gets stuck back hatch will no longer open all the way.

• StaceyNovember 16, 2021 at 5:58 pm

  Wow.......why didn't I see these in my search before purchasing a 2007 Mazda CX7. All familiar stories created sadness that any one of us are in this position due to negligence on Ford it seems as s well as Mazda considering both were aware of these issues and decided to install engines anyway. How sad in this country companies are not required to honor their word we with out dispute when there is[Show More]Wow.......why didn't I see these in my search before purchasing a 2007 Mazda CX7. All familiar stories created sadness that any one of us are in this position due to negligence on Ford it seems as s well as Mazda considering both were aware of these issues and decided to install engines anyway. How sad in this country companies are not required to honor their word we with out dispute when there is endless evidence that proves negligence. There is no way they can prove innocence so I'm confused as to why they are fighting it anyway replace or repair is how it should have been handled from start if they had any integrity within these two companies

• WadeNovember 12, 2021 at 9:41 am

  I have a2011 cx7 with 55,000 miles 2,3 turbo timing chain broke and engine is now junk . car was nice and fun to drive. But now to expensive to fix .

• ThomasNovember 3, 2021 at 7:08 am

  Mazda engines have a problem if they are turbocharged the seals fail and it will suck all the oil out and burn it in the exhaust and you will either spin a bearing or bend a rod either way the engine is toast. I should know just happened November 1 to me on my 2008 cx7 with 71,000 miles.

• WillieJuly 30, 2021 at 6:18 am

  I have a 2009 cx7 mazda 2.3 L grand touring engine and the engine for a while where loud everywhere I go people ask me why it is so loud at time I didn't no what it was and now I no and than the engine fail and shop said it a blow by.

• BeckyJuly 27, 2021 at 9:47 pm

  105,000 miles on my 2014 CX-9. Noticed the grinding sound upon startup but it quickly went away. Stopped to get gas and noticed engine light, then grinding again. Took it to the dealership and it had jumped timing for no apparent reason. Now I apparently need a $9400 engine replacement. The mechanic mentioned that he had two others in the shop for the exact same reason. We have babied this c[Show More]105,000 miles on my 2014 CX-9. Noticed the grinding sound upon startup but it quickly went away. Stopped to get gas and noticed engine light, then grinding again. Took it to the dealership and it had jumped timing for no apparent reason. Now I apparently need a $9400 engine replacement. The mechanic mentioned that he had two others in the shop for the exact same reason. We have babied this car. All oil changes and general maintenance have been done at the dealership.

• VanessaJuly 18, 2021 at 1:31 am

  Bought a 2013 Mazda3 Hatchback. Had it 3 months without warning the engine completely shut off with my 17 year old driving. Thank God he’s ok. Mazda Dealer said it spun a bearing. Engine must be replaced at a cost of $7600.

• AmandaMay 12, 2021 at 5:51 pm

  I had a 2008 Mazda 6, got into a wreck someone rear ended me on the interstate and caused me to hit the car in front of me, my back bumper was basically in my backseat and my air bags never went off. After they totaled my car, I bought a 2015 Mazda 6, my car had 165,000 miles and it jumped time! I was on my way to work, stopped at a stop light and the whole car just completely quit. I still owe [Show More]I had a 2008 Mazda 6, got into a wreck someone rear ended me on the interstate and caused me to hit the car in front of me, my back bumper was basically in my backseat and my air bags never went off. After they totaled my car, I bought a 2015 Mazda 6, my car had 165,000 miles and it jumped time! I was on my way to work, stopped at a stop light and the whole car just completely quit. I still owe money on the stupid car, have to buy a new motor for it, oh yeah and I just lost my job.. what am I supposed to do now.

• StacyMay 6, 2021 at 8:09 pm

  My son bought a used Mazda CX=7 in July 2020. He complained about a ticking sound to the dealer when they did his oil change. They said it was just a noise issue nothing wrong with the car. 5 months later in April 2021 his engine died on his was home. Dealership said it was a total engine failure. That it appears the piston knocked to spark plug off and it ceased up the engine. We are in the proce[Show More]My son bought a used Mazda CX=7 in July 2020. He complained about a ticking sound to the dealer when they did his oil change. They said it was just a noise issue nothing wrong with the car. 5 months later in April 2021 his engine died on his was home. Dealership said it was a total engine failure. That it appears the piston knocked to spark plug off and it ceased up the engine. We are in the process of a $6000 + engine replacement.

• KarenMarch 18, 2021 at 3:50 am

  My son bought a 2007 Mazda 3 the engine had just been replaced when he bought it. Drove it a month and engine failed put another engine in it and 3 weeks after new engine engine failed again. Both times due to no oil but both times the oil was in the engine. The last time he toped off the oil ,started out on a trip and two hours into trip engine failed supposedly due to no oil in engine. How is t[Show More]My son bought a 2007 Mazda 3 the engine had just been replaced when he bought it. Drove it a month and engine failed put another engine in it and 3 weeks after new engine engine failed again. Both times due to no oil but both times the oil was in the engine. The last time he toped off the oil ,started out on a trip and two hours into trip engine failed supposedly due to no oil in engine. How is that possible.

• GeorgeFebruary 27, 2021 at 5:36 am

  Does anyone know what happend with the lawsuit they had?

• QuintonJanuary 27, 2021 at 1:27 am

  Had a wreck in my Mazda 3 on Dec. 5,2020. Some how I lost control and my airbags didn't work so I don't know whom to talk about that but would be nice to talk to someone about it.

• DylanSeptember 20, 2020 at 6:30 am

  I am 19 i dont know much about cars but i have a 2008 mazda 6 and here we go with this infamous ticking noise! I take it to the shop they replace my engine then jot even 2 months later here we are again with this infamous ticking noise again like all i want to know is what am i supposed to do? Cause i still owe money on it because i bought it from a huy here pay here place And all they want to do [Show More]I am 19 i dont know much about cars but i have a 2008 mazda 6 and here we go with this infamous ticking noise! I take it to the shop they replace my engine then jot even 2 months later here we are again with this infamous ticking noise again like all i want to know is what am i supposed to do? Cause i still owe money on it because i bought it from a huy here pay here place And all they want to do is keep giving me loans to fix it so i have to keep paying on this POS car for no reason!

• DianaJune 19, 2020 at 12:04 am

  My car blew going 60 on a highway with no issues pervious. I was on my way to pick up my son if we where on the highway going the other direction we would have been dead.

• KarlApril 19, 2020 at 2:42 pm

  (2010 Mazda 3i)I've been battling a P0012 code ( indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the intake camshaft timing for bank 1 is more retarded than what the ECM has commanded it be.) for over 6 months. I put in a new VVT solenoid,cleaned the filter screen,inspected timing chain & gears. It's better than it was,but check engine light pops at about 100 miles when codes clear[Show More](2010 Mazda 3i)I've been battling a P0012 code ( indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the intake camshaft timing for bank 1 is more retarded than what the ECM has commanded it be.) for over 6 months. I put in a new VVT solenoid,cleaned the filter screen,inspected timing chain & gears. It's better than it was,but check engine light pops at about 100 miles when codes cleared. Engine runs sweet,but obviously there's something not just quite right somewhere. Even purchased a new computer,and had it flashed to vehicle,with fresh updated program. No change. I've been a mechanic for 47 years,but this car has definitely challenged me.

• JDecember 3, 2019 at 10:24 pm

  I had a 2006 Speed6GT w/ 53,000 miles and threw a rod through the side of the block. Mazda said it would be $2,800 to $3,200 to change the motor for only it to potentially happen again! This is BS and Mazda needs to step up and honor this poorly designed engine. How many people need to experience the same exact issue for them to accept a class action suit?

• MarkSeptember 9, 2019 at 3:21 pm

  Yep there first mistake with these Po's cars is the Ford 2.3 litre motor ! They were junk when Ford came out with them in the early 80's ! Mazda got screwed by Ford and we got screwed by Mazda , what a sick joke. ! We should be suing FORD MOTOR COMPANY also for there shit design as usual ! Henry Ford would puke if he saw what his company has became ! As for Mazda they have always been turds one[Show More]Yep there first mistake with these Po's cars is the Ford 2.3 litre motor ! They were junk when Ford came out with them in the early 80's ! Mazda got screwed by Ford and we got screwed by Mazda , what a sick joke. ! We should be suing FORD MOTOR COMPANY also for there shit design as usual ! Henry Ford would puke if he saw what his company has became ! As for Mazda they have always been turds one way or another.

• ShaneAugust 12, 2019 at 6:30 am

  Yeah my Mazda CX-7 2007 constantly has something going on with it power shifting back and forth idling rough turbo not always working the engine upon startup makes loud clattering noise like it's low on oil all the time engine light comes on and off a lot short in the blinkers engine not responsive on highway at times buttering seems to be bad fuel at all times hard time keeping air conditioner co[Show More]Yeah my Mazda CX-7 2007 constantly has something going on with it power shifting back and forth idling rough turbo not always working the engine upon startup makes loud clattering noise like it's low on oil all the time engine light comes on and off a lot short in the blinkers engine not responsive on highway at times buttering seems to be bad fuel at all times hard time keeping air conditioner cool no leaks found odor smell at times and have had several key fobs both on the ignition and key pad and just doesn't last doesn't work only for setting the alarm not to start baking convenience uses a lot of gas and oil always since I've been I've had it I'm the second owner my sister bought it brand new and I'm the second owner and take care of it maintenance Etc even sun visors just completely just fell off or come on hands not even hardly used

• StacyJuly 22, 2019 at 8:43 pm

  My engine blew rod. I purchased a new engine and still have issues. Issues with the turbo to. Sad the car didn't last 1 year... Mazda should replace my money or give a car that will not break down and cost $4,500 to fix it. Cx7 2007

• BobJuly 10, 2019 at 7:11 pm

  Own a 2009 Mazda CX-9 and regularly kept up with all the required maintenance, including oil changes. The car currently has 117,000 miles, and while driving it recently, I noticed that the car starting idling rough at which time the check engine light came on. I had the car towed to a Mazda dealership (where I always have it serviced) to be repaired. Next day I get a call that the mechanic disc[Show More]Own a 2009 Mazda CX-9 and regularly kept up with all the required maintenance, including oil changes. The car currently has 117,000 miles, and while driving it recently, I noticed that the car starting idling rough at which time the check engine light came on. I had the car towed to a Mazda dealership (where I always have it serviced) to be repaired. Next day I get a call that the mechanic discovered coolant had leaked into the oil, and the engine was now blown. Ironically the car was just in the shop two weeks prior to have the rear shocks replaced. New engine costs estimated at $8,500.00. Never buy another Mazda !

• DianeOctober 20, 2018 at 7:42 pm

  My Mazda cx7 has a loss of power defect plus the airbags are RECALLED I don't have the money for a new motor can someone help me.

• RichardSeptember 19, 2018 at 7:40 pm

  I'm on my third motor,the o.e.m. first,and two reman motors,they didn't make it out of the repair shop

• RobertSeptember 13, 2018 at 12:49 pm

  2008 CX-7 with the 2.3L. Same VVT timing issue. Loud rattle at startup. Called a dealer and they quoted at least $1800 plus an oil change. I'll call another today but need this to be HALF this price for it to be worth it. Wow. Never again Mazda. If you can't help your customers with some free labor, I'm done.

• SammyMay 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

  I had a mazda atenza 2006 6 speed manual. I kept it serviced changing oil and filter every 10,000km and It started making a clicking noise whilst idling and accelerating so I got the worn pulley replaced followed by a new belt . It was good as gold for about a month .then the clicking came back.3 days ago it started making a clunking noise whilst I was on highway and it lost power started smoking[Show More]I had a mazda atenza 2006 6 speed manual. I kept it serviced changing oil and filter every 10,000km and It started making a clicking noise whilst idling and accelerating so I got the worn pulley replaced followed by a new belt . It was good as gold for about a month .then the clicking came back.3 days ago it started making a clunking noise whilst I was on highway and it lost power started smoking like crazy and what do you know the engine was on fire. Car is a TOTAL write-off

• JenniferApril 1, 2018 at 5:20 pm

  I have a 2008 Mazda CX-9 that had coolant mixing with the oil. Took it to the mechanic who checked for a blown head gasket and came back fine. He determined it was the water pump so had it replaced for $1200. A week later ratteling sound when starting car and now overheating and milky oil again. Only have 130,000 miles on it and still owe 900 on it. Should the mechanic have replaced the timming ch[Show More]I have a 2008 Mazda CX-9 that had coolant mixing with the oil. Took it to the mechanic who checked for a blown head gasket and came back fine. He determined it was the water pump so had it replaced for $1200. A week later ratteling sound when starting car and now overheating and milky oil again. Only have 130,000 miles on it and still owe 900 on it. Should the mechanic have replaced the timming chain as well when he did the water pump? Can the timming chain make a brand new water pump break? Not sure if I should complain to mechanic or is this a Mazda defect? Can’t afford to drop any money into this car. I’m so angry, how can Mazda get away with this?

• VictorFebruary 16, 2018 at 8:04 pm

  We bought the car (wife @ I ) as a return lease it only had 28,000 miles on it .At about 40thousand the power train module went (transmission computer went )was replaced under warranty. At about 50 thousand motor was making a loud ticking constantly not only at start up tool it our local mazda dealer they told me the timming chain was hitting the valve cover and is about the break causing complet[Show More]We bought the car (wife @ I ) as a return lease it only had 28,000 miles on it .At about 40thousand the power train module went (transmission computer went )was replaced under warranty. At about 50 thousand motor was making a loud ticking constantly not only at start up tool it our local mazda dealer they told me the timming chain was hitting the valve cover and is about the break causing complete engine destruction bit could be fixed under the service bulletin repair free of charge if i can provide proof of regular oil changes I do all my owe oil changes went to my local part store and had them print me out a reciept showing all the times I bought the cx-7 oil filter so the cam chain was replaced free of charge at about 65 thousand miles the turbo went so we replaced the turbo me myself seeing that the warranty ended at 60 thousand at a cost of one thousand dollars at about 80 thousand miles the injectors went along with the ECM (engine controll module) one caused the other i believe injectors went shorting out the computer I did all the work at a cost of about 700.00 dollars i parts .Now at 93 thousand miles the motor has no or little compression in the number 2 cylinder sp now i have to replace the motor (engine) at a cost to purchase of 3,600 dollars that is a new motor from part store and not the cost of installation motor has consumed oil since we bought it with only 28,000 miles shame on mazda never another vehicle from them.

• RobertJanuary 2, 2018 at 3:02 pm

  VVT failed 2007 CX7and now the engine is blown. I have a 1990 ford thunderbird that still runs and my 2007 cx7 17 years newer is a dead. 3000.00 to repair....

• samanthaDecember 20, 2017 at 1:58 pm

  Anyone know where this lawsuit is in the process? I just found this... wish I had found it BEFORE I bought my car....

• AnthonyNovember 9, 2017 at 10:49 pm

  I own a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and have gotten a Emission failure code of P0012 (A P0012 code refers to the VVT (variable valve timing) or VCT (variable camshaft timing) components and the car's PCM (powertrain control module) or ECM (engine control module). VVT is a technology used in the engine to allow it to get greater power or efficiency at different running points.) I took it to the shop and was to[Show More]I own a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and have gotten a Emission failure code of P0012 (A P0012 code refers to the VVT (variable valve timing) or VCT (variable camshaft timing) components and the car's PCM (powertrain control module) or ECM (engine control module). VVT is a technology used in the engine to allow it to get greater power or efficiency at different running points.) I took it to the shop and was told I need $2000 worth of work to repair the VVT and VCT. I bought this car used 3 years ago and have replaced the Turbo, Control Arms (recall item). It a bad oil leak , needs A/C replaced. It was a bad deal gone wrong. When I took it to the Dealer for the recall on the control arms they never mentioned the bad wheel bearing.

• EvaOctober 26, 2017 at 8:48 pm

  I have a 2007 Mazda Cx7 it only has 56000 miles. I have maintained it with regular oil changes and such. I have truly babied this car. Now I am told the turbo is going. What to do? Can I join the Class Action Law Suit?

• ErikaSeptember 14, 2017 at 11:55 am

  I have a 2008 Mazda Cx7 with the exact same issues. My engine is gone. I maintained it with regular oil changes. Yet my mechanic said it is not worth fixing. I stuck paying for a car I can't use but don't want to ruin my credit. I will never ever buy a Mazda again. They take no responsibility for ripping hard working people off. It is their engineering and parts error. They need to man up and fix [Show More]I have a 2008 Mazda Cx7 with the exact same issues. My engine is gone. I maintained it with regular oil changes. Yet my mechanic said it is not worth fixing. I stuck paying for a car I can't use but don't want to ruin my credit. I will never ever buy a Mazda again. They take no responsibility for ripping hard working people off. It is their engineering and parts error. They need to man up and fix their problems they created. Like their competition or the will go belly up.

• MaureenSeptember 10, 2017 at 12:13 pm

  I can't believe I'm reading MY STORY over and over again! I was googling the price of a replacement engine and this site came up. I just bought a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 2 1/2 weeks ago!! I took it to my mechanic to get it checked out, and he said it passed with flying colors!! No big problems. All I needed was an oil change, new tires, rotors, & new windshield wiper blades, and I got it painted beca[Show More]I can't believe I'm reading MY STORY over and over again! I was googling the price of a replacement engine and this site came up. I just bought a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 2 1/2 weeks ago!! I took it to my mechanic to get it checked out, and he said it passed with flying colors!! No big problems. All I needed was an oil change, new tires, rotors, & new windshield wiper blades, and I got it painted because the clearcoat was pealing on the hood and roof! So, in addition to the purchase price (which was fair) I've already spent $950 getting it painted, $700 on tires, $200 on brakes, $100 on new visors (why aren't visors made to last?), $50 on windshield wiper blades, $125 for topping off freon & the oil change because the cap had been stripped and needed a new one, and $20 on a new antenna! Oh, and it needs the ball joints replaced which are covered under a recall!! Then yesterday, As I was driving on I-95 (the highway) going about 45-50 mph all packed up, intending to evacuate for hurricane Irma (I live in south Florida) when it started to pour down rain, and all of a sudden my A/C stops working, and the engine feels sluggish. Then within 3 minutes the check engine light starts flashing and I LOSE ALL ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKES!!! A TOTAL Catastrophic failure on I-95 IN A DOWNPOUR THE DAY BEFORE HURRICANE IRMA!! I was packed up & heading out of town with my new tires, brakes, oil change, wiper blades, etc.!!! I was driving in the middle lane and had to get to a shoulder fast to avoid an accident, but had no power!! The car started smoking from the tailpipe and under the hood! I put on my hazards and tried to coast to a stop & finally had to use my emergency brake!! BLACK Oil was poring out of the bottom...MIND You Just 2 weeks after a synthetic oil change! I had to wait on the side of I-95 for 4 hours (because of the storm) to get towed to the mechanic who did the oil change! Needless to say, I was unable to get a rental car yesterday as they were all closed by the time I got finished at the mechanic!!! So now I'm stuck in FL in a HURRICANE because of this issue!!! A happy camper I am not!! All I can say is thank God for Uber! I'm just praying now that this engine failure doesn't cause me bodily harm for not being ABLE to evacuate!! So much for reliable transportation!! I've never felt so helpless in my life!! I NEED TO JOIN THIS CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT!! This is insane!! And there's no way I would replace that engine with another Mazda engine! IF I REPLACE IT!

• NerySeptember 7, 2017 at 7:59 am

  I too would like to join this class suit can anyone tell me how?

• TraciAugust 15, 2017 at 2:16 pm

  Purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 2 years ago, was told that the timing may need to be changed but wasn't quoted a price. A day later, the car completely shuts off, had it towed to dealership where they are now telling me it will cost $8k to replace because now its needs a new motor.

• SharonJuly 20, 2017 at 6:34 pm

  my07 mazda cx7 died on me July 11 2017...I still owe the bank...motor prices are 4500 to 6000 and labor and parts are more...one year and four months brought at 77000 miles died at 87000...check engine light came on 7 days after.. took it back they couldn't read it...dealership turn it off...I saw black smoke coming out when give it gas (driving).. so oil changes every 5000 miles I should only hav[Show More]my07 mazda cx7 died on me July 11 2017...I still owe the bank...motor prices are 4500 to 6000 and labor and parts are more...one year and four months brought at 77000 miles died at 87000...check engine light came on 7 days after.. took it back they couldn't read it...dealership turn it off...I saw black smoke coming out when give it gas (driving).. so oil changes every 5000 miles I should only have two..I have no clue what to do..its gonna take some time to come up your money.. Are the cx7 make it to 200000 miles or what...the whole situation is making me sick...people are saying you will be alright not until its paid off

• chakataJuly 12, 2017 at 10:20 pm

  I bought my mazda cx7 brand new back in 2007 and have the same issue everyone else is having, nothing but trouble and replacement. my mazda is sitting in my garage and now debating if I should replace the engine. I've paid it off well over 30,000 in interest not including parts I've replaced. we all should be compensated for this matter. now I'm without a car and not sure if it's a good idea to re[Show More]I bought my mazda cx7 brand new back in 2007 and have the same issue everyone else is having, nothing but trouble and replacement. my mazda is sitting in my garage and now debating if I should replace the engine. I've paid it off well over 30,000 in interest not including parts I've replaced. we all should be compensated for this matter. now I'm without a car and not sure if it's a good idea to replace my motor.

• CandiceJuly 10, 2017 at 7:14 pm

  I have a 2014 Mazda 5 and the tapping in my engine just started!!! I don't know what to do, I've gotten oil changes on time! I've only had this car for 3 years! This is terrible!

• DavidJune 26, 2017 at 4:14 pm

  My Mazda CX7 was taken to garage for oil leak and low oil. Replaced valve cover gasket and car started making noise " Mechanic took it to Mazda and they said "this happens with these cars..." Past warranty - 173k - and no redress from anyone. Mazda tech found it to have "VVT actuator noise, zero oil pressure, and turbo leaking, worn and failing internally...needs new engine."

• JasonJune 26, 2017 at 12:12 am

  My 2006 Speed6 blew the motor with 53,000 miles on it ..... how do I join this class action suit??????

• MaypaJune 1, 2017 at 3:47 pm

  Bought a brand new Mazda cx7 turbo in 2007. AC broke down got repair about $800, arm joints bad got repair $1000, noise Dealership is saying that my Timing chain is not good but looks like my engine is not good too now...bad car.

• KJMay 24, 2017 at 7:29 pm

  How do I get my mother's Mazda added to this class action? She has a 2008 Mazda CX-7 and the engine is dead. They told her the exact excuse of not providing ample proof of oil changes. How should we go about getting them to replace the engine, or compensate her for this scam?

• NatashaApril 16, 2017 at 10:55 pm

  I bought a 2010 Mazda 5 in 2016 and I only got to drive it for 5 months before the engine stopped working it has a loud rattling noise so it does run but I don't drive it because of the rattle noise! I called Mazda in 2016 and asked them to replace my engine because at the time it had 143k miles under 150k and they refused to replace it never told me anything about a extra year warranty or anythin[Show More]I bought a 2010 Mazda 5 in 2016 and I only got to drive it for 5 months before the engine stopped working it has a loud rattling noise so it does run but I don't drive it because of the rattle noise! I called Mazda in 2016 and asked them to replace my engine because at the time it had 143k miles under 150k and they refused to replace it never told me anything about a extra year warranty or anything and so now it's been sitting almost a year and is now in non drivable. It's still has under 150k miles but sill can't get it repaired! So I had to buy a new car and am trying to sale it for $2000 to get some of my money I waisted on a car to drive for only 6 months.

• MonicaMarch 24, 2017 at 1:20 am

  Mazda Cx-7 2008 caught fire in the engine a month ago today dealership tells me because of the turbo I have to replace the entire engine which is 5500 dollars used with a 110,000 miles on it and 10000 for a new engine. In addition to this the timing chain had to be replaced which should have been a recall considering it was making that noise from the moment I bought it, but was told it was nothing[Show More]Mazda Cx-7 2008 caught fire in the engine a month ago today dealership tells me because of the turbo I have to replace the entire engine which is 5500 dollars used with a 110,000 miles on it and 10000 for a new engine. In addition to this the timing chain had to be replaced which should have been a recall considering it was making that noise from the moment I bought it, but was told it was nothing. I am beyond furious about the fact Mazda states these are not recalls there were several recalls in this particular car.

• BarbaraMarch 22, 2017 at 7:24 pm

  All of these need to be submitted to https://www.safercar.gov/ because Mazda is insisting there isn't a problem. I, too, had catastrophic engine failure with about 10 minutes of warning from the engine light going on to complete failure as I posted in the comment above. The only way they are going to be forced into fixing this issue is if they are forced to recall, and the only way to do that is[Show More]All of these need to be submitted to https://www.safercar.gov/ because Mazda is insisting there isn't a problem. I, too, had catastrophic engine failure with about 10 minutes of warning from the engine light going on to complete failure as I posted in the comment above. The only way they are going to be forced into fixing this issue is if they are forced to recall, and the only way to do that is to submit it to safercar.gov

• BarbaraMarch 21, 2017 at 5:35 pm

  I purchased a 2008 Mazda3 used in the fall of 2015. When I purchased it, it had around 60,000 miles on it. I don't drive a great deal, so it now only has 85,000 on it 2.5 years later. My oil changes are done regularly and I pay attention to any lights and sensors that seem off. I had driven my car earlier in the day, no lights, no sounds, no indication that anything was wrong at all. I got [Show More]I purchased a 2008 Mazda3 used in the fall of 2015. When I purchased it, it had around 60,000 miles on it. I don't drive a great deal, so it now only has 85,000 on it 2.5 years later. My oil changes are done regularly and I pay attention to any lights and sensors that seem off. I had driven my car earlier in the day, no lights, no sounds, no indication that anything was wrong at all. I got back in a few hours later and was doing some highway driving. The check engine light went on as I got onto the highway. Not even 15 minutes later, as I started to climb a hill I noticed it was losing power and began pulling over. Between the time that I noticed I was losing power and the time I fully stopped and the car died could not have been more than 3 minutes. When the car died it began billowing smoke out the exhaust pipe and out from under the hood. The oil was checked and was at a normal level though the dipstick itself was almost too hot to touch. I didn't attempt to restart the car at any point but had myself pushed to a safe location. Had it towed to my shop and they said that oil levels looked normal, that there was coolant in the system. They said they can't even figure out exactly what was wrong or what had happened but that the engine was completely shot. I now have the option of purchasing a used engine with about the same number of miles my car had it when I purchased it (so 2.5 years of light driving) for $4100 installed or a new one from Mazda and only a single year warranty at the cost of $5000 installed, nearly the entire KBB value of the car. I am disgusted that there have been so many people before me with this issue, no warning signs, nothing, who have taken it to Mazda, and who have gotten absolutely no response. I really can't fathom how this isn't ever been recalled as it is abundantly clear that there is a significant defect that is affecting all of your cars with this engine. Disgraceful.

• ChrisFebruary 17, 2017 at 7:56 am

  2007 mazda cx 7 my fiance was driving the car and a check engine light came on so i had it read and said missfire in #3 so i changed all plugs. A week or so went by and the light came back on. Same thing. So i bought a coil pack and put it in. A few days later she had an issue with it running horribly. Checked it out still had the same miss fire code. Took it to my michanic and he said that the v[Show More]2007 mazda cx 7 my fiance was driving the car and a check engine light came on so i had it read and said missfire in #3 so i changed all plugs. A week or so went by and the light came back on. Same thing. So i bought a coil pack and put it in. A few days later she had an issue with it running horribly. Checked it out still had the same miss fire code. Took it to my michanic and he said that the valves needed replaced along with the injecters. He did more research and discovered that the vvt was bad as well. Called the mazda dealer they said they could fix it for a minimum of 2500. Thats without looking at it. Called mazda and asked about thos lawsuit and the woman didnt know her head from her butt on what to say about it so she said that she cant find an answer for me. I asked to be transfered to someone who could have an answer and she flat out refused to help me in any way with it. Im pissed because there is a lawsuit and they act like its no big deal. People will sell them and they wont have to fix the issue.

• SherriFebruary 17, 2017 at 3:55 am

  2007 Mazda cx7 and my AC compressor just burnt up. I called and they said the recall was only until 2012. That's BS if the previous owner didn't get it fixed then it should still be replaced!!

• TravisFebruary 8, 2017 at 4:53 pm

  Have a 2007 Mazda 6 which we bought from the dealer in '09 with about 13,000 miles on it. Have always maintained it well. It now has about 90,000 miles and started making the ticking sound when cranking. Have been told its related to the timing components. Parts must be purchased individually since I can't find a kit. Parts and labor will probably run about $1500, probably more.

• JerryFebruary 8, 2017 at 3:05 pm

  Same CX-7 here 2008 model. I have owned many cars and drive a lot. I must say this is the biggest piece of crap I have ever owned. I feel fortunate that I have only had to replace the AC compressor twice in the 4 years I have owned it. It does have the mentioned "ticking" noise going on. I am debating on replacing timing chain myself or just trade it in. I know one thing that is for certain, I WI[Show More]Same CX-7 here 2008 model. I have owned many cars and drive a lot. I must say this is the biggest piece of crap I have ever owned. I feel fortunate that I have only had to replace the AC compressor twice in the 4 years I have owned it. It does have the mentioned "ticking" noise going on. I am debating on replacing timing chain myself or just trade it in. I know one thing that is for certain, I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER MAZDA!!!!!!!!! I owned a 2006 Suzuki Forenza that was a much better purchase than this piece of crap. Forenza had 215,000 miles on it and I would still be driving it had a deer not jumped out in front of me. Enough ranting Mazda just needs to do the right thing and fix the problem or compensate owners. That would go a long way towards keeping customers.

• LarryFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:56 am

  I bought a used Mazda 6 2005, ad oil change when I bought it started to make a slight ticking noise spent 3000 out of retirement and the day I registered it cost me another 300, then pulled out of dmv and heard what sounded like a lifter coming thru my engine and new tires 400 was told good running cars vroom vroom now reading all this stuff my mechanic says lost a bearing need a motor should I re[Show More]I bought a used Mazda 6 2005, ad oil change when I bought it started to make a slight ticking noise spent 3000 out of retirement and the day I registered it cost me another 300, then pulled out of dmv and heard what sounded like a lifter coming thru my engine and new tires 400 was told good running cars vroom vroom now reading all this stuff my mechanic says lost a bearing need a motor should I replace and just hope doesn't happen again??

• MicheleFebruary 4, 2017 at 2:17 am

  I purchased Mazda CX-7 2010 and have had nothing but issues with the vehicle, turbo charger, timing chain, VVC etc and now guess what they tell me I need a new engine at 93,000 miles and I have been taking it to them for oil changes since they are free and they tell me they have no records of oil changes in 2012, how did that happen? So apparently I neglected the vehicle, not! I caused the engine [Show More]I purchased Mazda CX-7 2010 and have had nothing but issues with the vehicle, turbo charger, timing chain, VVC etc and now guess what they tell me I need a new engine at 93,000 miles and I have been taking it to them for oil changes since they are free and they tell me they have no records of oil changes in 2012, how did that happen? So apparently I neglected the vehicle, not! I caused the engine to fail? Mazda please have some integrity you knew about these issues with the engine from 2007-2010 so please take care of your customers. 9000.00 for new engine, really?

• TammiJanuary 30, 2017 at 5:37 pm

  I have an '07 Mazda CX7 and it has been nothing but a pain in my ass! I had the timing chain replaced at 74k miles (in 2013) which was 4k miles too many for the recall so I paid like $1300 and that was AFTER a discount! I had to have the turbo replaced $2300, the AC replaced $800 and I have had my engine coils replaced 4 times!!!! Luckily, it's been under warranty but still, 4 times???? The car o[Show More]I have an '07 Mazda CX7 and it has been nothing but a pain in my ass! I had the timing chain replaced at 74k miles (in 2013) which was 4k miles too many for the recall so I paid like $1300 and that was AFTER a discount! I had to have the turbo replaced $2300, the AC replaced $800 and I have had my engine coils replaced 4 times!!!! Luckily, it's been under warranty but still, 4 times???? The car only has 128k miles on it. These cars should last well beyond that. Does anyone know how I get in on this lawsuit?

• AudreyJanuary 27, 2017 at 3:41 am

  Bought my mazda in 2007, was fine first year or two. Took it to dealership to get a recall repaired and i told them about the knocking under the hood, how my engine light stays on, my oil smells like its burning every time i change it or add more. They told me everything was fine they looked at engine hooked up to machine it was fine. Few months past sound got louder, car starting eating up my gas[Show More]Bought my mazda in 2007, was fine first year or two. Took it to dealership to get a recall repaired and i told them about the knocking under the hood, how my engine light stays on, my oil smells like its burning every time i change it or add more. They told me everything was fine they looked at engine hooked up to machine it was fine. Few months past sound got louder, car starting eating up my gas and then my car would give me issues starting. Took it back warrenty was up they told me it was nothing. Didnt realize what was wrong with it until i started googling issues and came across thousand of other unhappy cx7 mazda owners with the same issues. Never buying a mazda again. Think mazda should pay for the issues. I spent my hard earned money on this car thinking it would be realiable and safe for my family now i am looking into a new to me used vehicle that doesnt have this issues or mazda and dealerships dont lie about defects

• LakishaJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:12 am

  I own a 2007 mazda cx7 and was driving at 45 mph when the car cut off and would not start. Was told by mechanic shop that timing chain broke and tore the engine up. I was quoted at a price of 5000 for a new engine. Mazda should be ashamed and forced to fix the problem. No more mazdas for me, I will stick to the faithful Buick which I have been the proud owner for over 10 years with no problems.

• JanineJanuary 23, 2017 at 8:20 pm

  Mazda RX8, 2005 At 47,000 in the spring of 2012, my car presented a mis-firing issue with the engine. Bountiful Mazda did the labor to replace the engine at that time. I was told the new engine was guaranteed for 100,000 miles, just like the factory engine that failed. Believing that, I chose to keep the car. Now, just 35,000 later, the engine has failed again. No fault of my own. Mazda insists th[Show More]Mazda RX8, 2005 At 47,000 in the spring of 2012, my car presented a mis-firing issue with the engine. Bountiful Mazda did the labor to replace the engine at that time. I was told the new engine was guaranteed for 100,000 miles, just like the factory engine that failed. Believing that, I chose to keep the car. Now, just 35,000 later, the engine has failed again. No fault of my own. Mazda insists they promised 96 months/100,000, from the original purchase date of the car. This makes no sense to me. The new engine should be guaranteed from the date of replacement. The car has only 82,000 miles on it, and the engine they replaced is failing again. Had this been explained to me, I never would have kept this car. To add insult to injury, I was asked to approach Mazda corporate myself, and when the representative dealt me the news that Mazda was not going to do anything, she ended the call by saying, "Have a nice day." Un believable.

• CynthiaJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:50 pm

  I purchase my madza cx7 that I paid cash for. So I got it from a used dealership. So I brought the car to a dealership because of the lower arm control have a recall.So they fixed it.The tech found other things wrong and one was the vvt timing. So I called the manufactor. So they told me that they sent the recall letter about the vvt to the owner before me and they are sorry. But the recall is ove[Show More]I purchase my madza cx7 that I paid cash for. So I got it from a used dealership. So I brought the car to a dealership because of the lower arm control have a recall.So they fixed it.The tech found other things wrong and one was the vvt timing. So I called the manufactor. So they told me that they sent the recall letter about the vvt to the owner before me and they are sorry. But the recall is over. And they will not fix it. I promise you, I will not ever purchase another mazda. It's not my fault that they sent it (letter) to the wrong person. I can see that it's not right. They are wrong.

• CharlesJanuary 15, 2017 at 11:02 pm

  I have a 2008 Mazda 6 s. I also have the same ticking and just recently my car stalls when warm and will not restart till some time later as well as minor smoke from engine bay only 106k miles on this car. I maintain this car fairly well

• LuisJanuary 12, 2017 at 9:33 pm

  I bought a 2008 mazda cx7 from my cousin 5mths ago and it had the same ticking noise and this past weekend my engine block cracked with 72k miles on it. The car has been serviced every 3000 miles

• KermitJanuary 12, 2017 at 3:44 am

  I bought a 2008 mazda CX7 on june 2016 after driving it for almost 6months the variable valve broke down .my mechanic told me i need a new engine. So i called the dealership but unfortunately they refused to help me. I was so pissed cos my source of income is doing UBER, now i don't have a car to use and still owe 13k .mazda should reimburse our money . MAZDA IF YOUR READ MY COMMENT PLEASE STOP S[Show More]I bought a 2008 mazda CX7 on june 2016 after driving it for almost 6months the variable valve broke down .my mechanic told me i need a new engine. So i called the dealership but unfortunately they refused to help me. I was so pissed cos my source of income is doing UBER, now i don't have a car to use and still owe 13k .mazda should reimburse our money . MAZDA IF YOUR READ MY COMMENT PLEASE STOP SCAMMING PEOPLE AND MAKING SHITTY CARS!! I have family to feed and i need a car to start making money MAZDA! Right now im in depth because of what happened to my car. Every time i called the dealership they always put me on hold which pissed me off! Really after taking my money and giving me a shitty car? I HOPE KARMA GETS YOU MAZDA!!!!!

• StevenJanuary 7, 2017 at 10:01 am

  I bought my daughter a 2012 Mazda 6 for her 16th birthday, it has 85k miles on it, she was supposed to take her driving test in it on Monday, we went to go to the store tonight and were driving at 30 mph 2 blocks from him home and it just went clack clack clack and pieces of the block and oil were everywhere, My wife and I are both disabled and on a fixed income, it took us over 3 years to save th[Show More]I bought my daughter a 2012 Mazda 6 for her 16th birthday, it has 85k miles on it, she was supposed to take her driving test in it on Monday, we went to go to the store tonight and were driving at 30 mph 2 blocks from him home and it just went clack clack clack and pieces of the block and oil were everywhere, My wife and I are both disabled and on a fixed income, it took us over 3 years to save the money to by her that car? What the heck am I supposed to do now? Save for two years to buy a used motor for it? It is a terrible thing when manufacturers do this to people, I put in 40 years of hard work before my heart failure, never screwed anyone over in my life, I anyone at Mazda reads this, come on by my place, I want shove this car somewhere so you can take it to work for some show and tell! I hope Karma gets everyone of you who knows about these engine problems, and I feel bad for everyone going through this, I should have bought my daughter a Chevy truck like mine, dammit!

• BrettJanuary 4, 2017 at 3:52 am

  I two am experiencing a ticking noise in the top of my engine only after it gets warm and the noise gets worse after excellration 3000 to 3800 (rpm) I have Ben told it needs a timing change the messed up thing is that I have changed the oil 3 times it less than a month and a half not to sure what to do!

• CarrieDecember 11, 2016 at 7:08 pm

  I bought a 2011 Mazda 3 I sport almost three years ago. Since I've owned the car is made what I would call a grinding sound for about a second or two when I first start it. Last week I went out to start it and after it turned over for a second it went right into sounding like a broken timing chain. I still owe 8k on the car so this problem is one that's left me not knowing what to do. I've t[Show More]I bought a 2011 Mazda 3 I sport almost three years ago. Since I've owned the car is made what I would call a grinding sound for about a second or two when I first start it. Last week I went out to start it and after it turned over for a second it went right into sounding like a broken timing chain. I still owe 8k on the car so this problem is one that's left me not knowing what to do. I've talked to a couple of techs and they are scared to mess with it and have recommended I take it to a Mazda dealership. I called the dealership and their tech said basically the same thing they were saying about the vvt issues in earlier models. They said it's likely a problem relayed to poor oil changes. My husband is a mechanic and has done the oil changes regularly in his garage except for the few times I took it to the dealership where I bought because I had a free or discounted oil change. The oil is always kept clean. I've yet to have it towed to the dealership because I'm still trying to figure out what to do about it. I'm having a hard time dedicating to almost 2k in repairs when I'm already at least 2-3k upside down on the car. My frustration is through the roof. This car should have lasted many more years before having a problem of this magnitude. The class action lawsuit should included the 2011 M3 i sport. The problem and their excuse for it are exactly the same as it was in previous years.

• SpencerDecember 1, 2016 at 6:08 pm

  I bought a 2007 Mazda cx7 almost 2 years ago and the timing chain broke now the dealership is asking for prove of oil changes now that I am reading this they are not going to fix it even though it's covered that is just wrong so now I stuck with a car I am still paying on

• AleemDecember 1, 2016 at 12:15 am

  Bought 2007 cx7. It make a loud noise on startup for few seconds and then timing chain clicking noise whe idling and driving. Mazda should be fined as much as what VW paid for emissions fraud.all the owners should be reimbursed

• NicoleNovember 29, 2016 at 5:22 pm

  I bought a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring from a Mazda dealership in Vancouver, WA. When I bought the car they told me about a special program they had for my car that if it ever got stolen no matter when as long as I owned it they would give me a $25,000 check. I started noticing a change in the way my car sounded and the way it drove maybe 2 years into buying it. Over the course of the next 2 y[Show More]I bought a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring from a Mazda dealership in Vancouver, WA. When I bought the car they told me about a special program they had for my car that if it ever got stolen no matter when as long as I owned it they would give me a $25,000 check. I started noticing a change in the way my car sounded and the way it drove maybe 2 years into buying it. Over the course of the next 2 years I brought it into the Mazda dealership 5 times (the 1st time a female employee tells me over the phone if they can't fix my car the dealership will have to replace it free of charge then she paused was quiet rols me to hold on a few minutes whispered to someone else got back on the phone with me and told me there was nothing wrong with my car), a different Mazda dealership in Oregon twice, Ron's Automotive twice, America's Tire Co three times, a dealership in North Dakota, a dealership in Montana, small spots like costless, autozone, walmart automotive, shine in no time and The Tire Place several times over a year and a half. Almost every single place would look at me tell me they'll be right back to talk to someone else then come tell me there is absolutely nothing wrong with my car that it was running better than when I bought it. A few of the smaller places would tell me they hear something off but can't figure out what it would be. After years of this nonsense I had went to go to The Tire Place to put new tires on my car the owner was like holy Shit your car sounds horrible can I take a look? And sure enough in less than 10 minutes he had named off several things I had been telling Mazda dealership were wrong with my car for years. I had that car for almost 8 years the majority of the years it ran like shit, Mazda new but did nothing to fix it and engine failure finally put my poor baby to sleep with less than 86,000 miles on it. Waste of my money on bullshit the dealership could have fixed from the beginning. Now I've been without a car for almost 9 months I can't finance another vehicle since my son had cancer in the meantime ruining my credit, I'm no longer with my ex husband to help me out and my job is unaccounted as unverifiable income all because the Mazda dealership couldn't do the right thing and fix a vehicle the manufacturer already knew had a problem. To top off the cherry on the pie when my vehicle was stolen after all this chaos and I went in or that special program they tried telling me they had no idea what I was talking about they never heard such a thing so I pulled out my papers and they straightened up looked at me got an attitude and said I know what that is and your not eligible or signed up for it u don't have cash your credit sucks there's nothing we can do for you so goodbye. I was furious beyond belief I still freakin am.

• MichaelNovember 14, 2016 at 10:35 pm

  Bought Mazda CX-7 April 2014 paid 18000 all together cash Nov 2016 Turbo charger shot Dealer wants thousands to replace Very sad vechile can't last more than 2 years spiders in gas tank bearings have been recalled

• SeymourNovember 12, 2016 at 6:26 pm

  I purchased my 2009 CX7 about 2 years ago. I failed to notice the knocking sounds from the engine until the following day when I went to starts the car. Later on that day I I called the local Mazda dealer and spoke with the service person, I described the noise to him and he said it was a very common problem, and I have two choices, one sale it fast or fix it for around $2000. After receiving the [Show More]I purchased my 2009 CX7 about 2 years ago. I failed to notice the knocking sounds from the engine until the following day when I went to starts the car. Later on that day I I called the local Mazda dealer and spoke with the service person, I described the noise to him and he said it was a very common problem, and I have two choices, one sale it fast or fix it for around $2000. After receiving the heart breaking news my little poor family and I had to park Mazda CX7 and buy a old Honda CRV for $800 so we don't have to walk. We do drive it every now and again but only short distances and with our fingers crossed. I would love to sale it but I'm not the type of person to try and scam someone. The dealerstand know about the common problem and they are only willing to offer me $1500 for the Mazda as a trade in. I use to trust Mazda and spoke highly of them, this car as changed all of that and I make it clear to everyone I know.

• JasonNovember 6, 2016 at 11:12 pm

  I have a 2005 mazda tribute with the 2.3l motor w 130k. I was driving up a hill when without warning heard a loud pop sound followed by a loud knocking noise .I towed it home and found out my motor is blown . Was wondering if I'm eligible to get in on this law suit if there is one

• AngeliaNovember 1, 2016 at 10:21 pm

  I own a 2007 Mazda Cx 7 TURBO edition. I LOOOOOVE my Cx 7, BUT I also have the VVT problems & EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION with my car! These issues NEED TO BE FIXED & RECALLED BY MAZDA.. If anyone has any suggestions on how we can get this back in court to PROVE that MAZDA IS RESPONSIBLE for All of our SAME PROBLEMS with these vehicles please let me know... I recently have received a Recall noti[Show More]I own a 2007 Mazda Cx 7 TURBO edition. I LOOOOOVE my Cx 7, BUT I also have the VVT problems & EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION with my car! These issues NEED TO BE FIXED & RECALLED BY MAZDA.. If anyone has any suggestions on how we can get this back in court to PROVE that MAZDA IS RESPONSIBLE for All of our SAME PROBLEMS with these vehicles please let me know... I recently have received a Recall notice about a default that can cause the airbag to randomly deploy, but Mazda is fixing the cars in hot climates first. I just want my car fixed, I absolutely love it. It's just frustrating. Any advice?

• ScottOctober 16, 2016 at 8:37 pm

  I bought a used 2007 CX-7 from a Mazda dealership that had the timing chain and turbo replaced, but not long after the series of constant issues with nickel and diming began. To cut to the chase 6 months into ownership I went to accelerate onto a freeway on ramp and it just sputtered and the CE light came on. Took it to the dealer and turns out it broke an exhaust valve. Almost $2K into repairs an[Show More]I bought a used 2007 CX-7 from a Mazda dealership that had the timing chain and turbo replaced, but not long after the series of constant issues with nickel and diming began. To cut to the chase 6 months into ownership I went to accelerate onto a freeway on ramp and it just sputtered and the CE light came on. Took it to the dealer and turns out it broke an exhaust valve. Almost $2K into repairs and more things went wrong afterwards, including the transmission failing. I called Mazda directly and explained the situation to them - they basically told me tough shit. The dealership pretty much refused to help instead offering me $1000 as a "good will" trade in towards another one of their vehicles, to which I told them I should drive this piece of shit right through their fucking showroom. I was forced to give it up for voluntary repo because I had lost my job (no way to get to work without a vehicle) and Chase bank was pretty much unforgiving and refused to help at all, even after showing them receipts for all the work performed. Fuck Mazda, fuck Ford for supplying substandard parts and fuck Chase bank, too. They can all suck it and if there is indeed a class action suit brought I'm in.

• RonOctober 14, 2016 at 4:25 pm

  A ray of hope. My wife has a 2008 CX 7 and right at 120k on the mileage. I had the dealership quote me 1350.00 to fix the VVT and replace the timing chain as well as the guides. It was sounding like a diesel at start up and idle (horrible) for the safety of my wife and kids and after reading these comments we had to do something and not wait for a recall to be issued. When I first called Mazda USA[Show More]A ray of hope. My wife has a 2008 CX 7 and right at 120k on the mileage. I had the dealership quote me 1350.00 to fix the VVT and replace the timing chain as well as the guides. It was sounding like a diesel at start up and idle (horrible) for the safety of my wife and kids and after reading these comments we had to do something and not wait for a recall to be issued. When I first called Mazda USA they tried to give me the X Plan and buy a new car from them. My wife and I went round and round since this was very expensive even with the discount. I took the car to the shop under the assumption I was going to have to pay 1300.00 to fix with parts and labor. I made one last effort to call Mazda USA about this. Again they told me that I was out of the warranty period and then I explained that I am not requesting for them to cover 100% of the cost I just want them to do the right thing and stand behind there product. I also have replaced an oil cooler that was a poor design on this car that I explained. I told them I was not going to pursue legal action and I just wanted help. they asked me if the car was in the shop and I said yes. Then they gave me an ref number and then went to work on my behalf with the dealership. About 2 hours want by and then Mazda USA called me back. They told me Mr. Tulsa .. you are a valued Mazda customer and we want to help you. We will only have you pay for parts and we will cover the labor and the price will be $481.60 for the parts. I was honestly emotional they would do anything on my car since was over 50K outside the warranty period. When I returned to the dealership they told me my car was ready and that Mazda took care of the Labor and all I had to pay for was parts. I guess they didn't realize Mazda USA gave me the price because they tried to charge me 900.00 . I gave them the price that Mazda USA told me and they adjusted my bill. I was very happy and the car runs great!!!!!!!!!!

• MerezekOctober 13, 2016 at 8:35 am

  I bought a 2008 Mazda cx 7 from an auction and droved it about 5 miles then I heard a very loud knocking noises and the car juste died in the middle of the highway,towed it to a mechanic engine is fried, 4000$ went down the drain for about 10 minutes of drive, I know I was conned by the dealer that brought it to the auction and I need help to get back at the scum bags.

• GeoffOctober 12, 2016 at 5:11 am

  2010 CX7 74000 miles, extended warrenty up on 8/13/16. Turbo blown, exhaust manifold cracked, $3600 for repairs so far. After reading all these comments I can't trust this vehicle, Mazda, or their shadey dealers. Mazda dosen't seem to take any resposibility for this pile of crap that is a manufacturing defect, turbo is garbage, engine is undersized for this vehicle. Will never have another. Why ca[Show More]2010 CX7 74000 miles, extended warrenty up on 8/13/16. Turbo blown, exhaust manifold cracked, $3600 for repairs so far. After reading all these comments I can't trust this vehicle, Mazda, or their shadey dealers. Mazda dosen't seem to take any resposibility for this pile of crap that is a manufacturing defect, turbo is garbage, engine is undersized for this vehicle. Will never have another. Why can't consumer reports or some entity stop this madness, we are being ripped off bigtime. This car has been maintained properly and I have all the records. This is fraud in its ugliest form

• ChrisOctober 10, 2016 at 4:28 pm

  I have a Mazda 2012 CX7 - I'm having issues with the car starting. I finally found that if I put the car in neutral the car will start. What is going on with this.

• RobertOctober 8, 2016 at 9:27 am

  We bought our 2007 CX-7 in July last year with 126,000 miles on it. It ran and drove fine. It now has about 147,000 miles on it. Started acting up earlier this year. Replaced the plugs and ran fine again. It recently started up the ticking sound that seems common on here. After the engine was warmed up from driving and you pulled to a stop at a red light, the engine is very loud now. The dealershi[Show More]We bought our 2007 CX-7 in July last year with 126,000 miles on it. It ran and drove fine. It now has about 147,000 miles on it. Started acting up earlier this year. Replaced the plugs and ran fine again. It recently started up the ticking sound that seems common on here. After the engine was warmed up from driving and you pulled to a stop at a red light, the engine is very loud now. The dealership said we need to replace the VVT, oil cooler and turbo. $5,500. He said they had all been under a recall that expired after 7 years or 70,000 miles. How does a recall expire? I've never heard that before. I don't want to throw good money after bad. We still owe on it. The dealership said that they would give us $1,000 for trade in value and that even if we spent the $5,500 to fix everything, they wouldn't give us a penny more. That tells me they don't even believe in their own brand. We're stuck waiting for it to quit but we don't trust it to get out of town. Where can we sign up for a lawsuit, assuming it's going to be a Class Action lawsuit?

• ChristinaOctober 6, 2016 at 1:41 pm

  I just bought a 08 Mazda cx 7. Check engine light came on 2 days later, and now about a month of owning it, I have horrible diesel noise. Going to take it in to get the timing chain fix. How do I join this lawsuit because this is ridiculous and wrong of Mazda! !

• KrystalSeptember 27, 2016 at 10:26 pm

  Graduated from college in 2007 and bought new Mazda CX7 Touring, has 83,000 miles on it and going to work it just stopped. I was lucky not to be on the highway and cause an accident. Now to find out the timing chain slipped and caused damage to the engine. Now I have a piece of junk worth nothing. I will never own a Mazda and will tell everyone not to buy.

• EddieSeptember 22, 2016 at 5:50 pm

  I purchased a used 2006 Mazda 3 with the 2.3 L engine 3 years ago. Last year my engine completely failed without warning. Now, my car is still in my garage because unfortunately I can’t afford a new engine. To make it worse, I am still making payments on the car. This is very frustrating. Mazda has known this engine was a major problem and have done nothing to resolve the issue. I will never own [Show More]I purchased a used 2006 Mazda 3 with the 2.3 L engine 3 years ago. Last year my engine completely failed without warning. Now, my car is still in my garage because unfortunately I can’t afford a new engine. To make it worse, I am still making payments on the car. This is very frustrating. Mazda has known this engine was a major problem and have done nothing to resolve the issue. I will never own another Mazda in my lifetime, and I will make sure to let all my family and friend know about this.

• EbonySeptember 19, 2016 at 2:49 pm

  Same issues, smh....nouy a 2007 Mazda CX7 in 2016 with 68K miles on it.. Three years later while driving on highway car slowed down and stopped on me. Had a machanic to look at it and he said same thing "timing" chain. Mazda should have to pay up! How to sue them?

• MATTSeptember 14, 2016 at 1:49 am

  SO HOW DO YOU JOIN THIS LAWSUIT?

• EDWINSeptember 11, 2016 at 3:27 am

  I purchased this vehicle with the same engine issue, of course during the test it was wonderful, and it drove like new. any way I have been industrial Mechanic for several years now. I did my oil change and filter and noticed that the noise disappears when oil gets to the timing chain and components, it takes only less than a second and the ticking noise is gone. So the problem in my opinion is[Show More]I purchased this vehicle with the same engine issue, of course during the test it was wonderful, and it drove like new. any way I have been industrial Mechanic for several years now. I did my oil change and filter and noticed that the noise disappears when oil gets to the timing chain and components, it takes only less than a second and the ticking noise is gone. So the problem in my opinion is timing chain lack of lubrication at start up. it needs a bath of oil before the start up crank. I was thinking on purchasing a 12 volt oil pump,do all the piping and install a switch next to steering wheel to momentarily send oil to timing chain before the start up.

• HeatherSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:41 pm

  I just bought a 2007 Mazda used with 89,000 miles on it six weeks ago and I've already paid $700 to fix it. Now the check engine light is on again and it's the timing chain and the people I bought it from said "not their problem." I'm totally disgusted. I haven't even put a 100 miles on it yet!! I bought this car with cash to take care of my mother. This was supposed to be a reliable car to get h[Show More]I just bought a 2007 Mazda used with 89,000 miles on it six weeks ago and I've already paid $700 to fix it. Now the check engine light is on again and it's the timing chain and the people I bought it from said "not their problem." I'm totally disgusted. I haven't even put a 100 miles on it yet!! I bought this car with cash to take care of my mother. This was supposed to be a reliable car to get her to appts but I'm stuck now having to figure out what to do. Do I fix it? Sue? No idea what to do. Any advice would be appreciated!

• TeresaAugust 31, 2016 at 3:12 pm

  I got my 2007 Mazda Cx7 in 2013. The dealer told me they put a new engine & turbo so they gave me a 1 year warranty with the vehicle. Only to find out 3 months later I was having engine problems & I took it back and they claimed there was nothing wrong. I advised them of a ticking noise and no power when accelerating and then discovered it was the turbo but after towing it to an actual Mazda shop.[Show More]I got my 2007 Mazda Cx7 in 2013. The dealer told me they put a new engine & turbo so they gave me a 1 year warranty with the vehicle. Only to find out 3 months later I was having engine problems & I took it back and they claimed there was nothing wrong. I advised them of a ticking noise and no power when accelerating and then discovered it was the turbo but after towing it to an actual Mazda shop. Took it back to the lot where I got it & they went out of business. I ended up spending close to $4,000 Not 1 month later and Im having the same problem. Now they told me I am missing a valve and has suggested a new engine which he estimates with parts and labor $5,600.00 .... Its a nice car but too many mechanical issues. Only been able to enjoy my vehicle for no more than 4 months.

• StanAugust 29, 2016 at 1:29 pm

  To add to your Mazda CX7 frustrations Mazda on August 10, 2016, has a NHTSA Recall # 16V593, Mazda recall # 9716H. Summary of recall "Water may enter front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadways salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint, causing corrosion, which can result in looseness of the ball joint in the f[Show More]To add to your Mazda CX7 frustrations Mazda on August 10, 2016, has a NHTSA Recall # 16V593, Mazda recall # 9716H. Summary of recall "Water may enter front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadways salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint, causing corrosion, which can result in looseness of the ball joint in the fitting. As a result of the looseness a rattle may occur at the lower control arm ball joint. After extended operation in this condition, in the worse case the ball joint and lower control arm may separate." Safety Risk: "The vehicle may experience significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash". Remedy: "Dealers will replace the lower control arms". Recall Status: "Recall INCOMPLETE. Remedy not yet available". My Mazda CX7 grand touring was purchased new 8/23/11. It is 23,000 miles on it and is well maintained. The circumstances of this recall to not allow me to sell or trade in this vehicle until the recall has been completed. Upon contacting Mazda I was advised that they are working on this and I should be contacted in mid September. To say my customer experience was less than terrific is an understatement. I just have to sit and look at my CX7, cannot sell it or trade it in. Disgusted with Mazda.

• JibaAugust 24, 2016 at 2:35 pm

  I bought the Mazda CX 7 2007 brand new when it first came out. I have always maintained oil change. While driving on the highway it seized and shut down at 62K. I took it to the shop and was told I needed a new engine. Unfortunately I could afford it. Will NEVER buy a Mazda in my lifetime.

• KevAugust 24, 2016 at 3:52 am

  Yep... Just had the same problem with the timing chain up here in Canada. 2007 CX7 gt with 75000k miles. Had it for 3 years and did all the proper upkeep. Timing chain just broke resulting in catastrophic engine failure 20 days after my warranty expired. It's $9000 to install a used engine and I still owe $3200 on it. Mazda needs to own up to this. I loved this vehicle but now I am forced to sell [Show More]Yep... Just had the same problem with the timing chain up here in Canada. 2007 CX7 gt with 75000k miles. Had it for 3 years and did all the proper upkeep. Timing chain just broke resulting in catastrophic engine failure 20 days after my warranty expired. It's $9000 to install a used engine and I still owe $3200 on it. Mazda needs to own up to this. I loved this vehicle but now I am forced to sell it for parts beacause I will lose even more money if I fix it and sell it. Mazda you sure have made the life of this single dad a lot more difficult. With all the reports of this issue with no resolve I find it hard to imagine me ever purchasing a Mazda again. I also had the famed turbo issue last year as well and had to have it replaced. Even if I like the vehicles I cannot remain loyal to a company that has not remained loyal to it's customers. I will surely tell my story to each and any person I meet who is thinkin of buying a mazda. If there is a lawsuit in Canada over this issue please let me know.

• MichaelAugust 19, 2016 at 10:55 pm

  I have had 2007 CX7 2.5L Turbo since 2009 around 2012 Mazda did the recall work on my VVT it was about 90K at the time. Now I have about 128K miles and recently the vvt failed again, some internal elements went bad. I have the check engine light on with a code P0012 A camshaft Position timing over retarded bank 1 and P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire. I took it to the independent service shop, paid for[Show More]I have had 2007 CX7 2.5L Turbo since 2009 around 2012 Mazda did the recall work on my VVT it was about 90K at the time. Now I have about 128K miles and recently the vvt failed again, some internal elements went bad. I have the check engine light on with a code P0012 A camshaft Position timing over retarded bank 1 and P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire. I took it to the independent service shop, paid for the whole tuneup (new ignition coils, new spark plugs, new timing set VVT, chain, tensioner etc. as well as sensors related to timing and oil pressure switch next to the VVT. After all that work and OEM parts installed still problem still persist. I wonder if the camshaft or something around there got bit up just enough to be off and not allow the vvt to correct the timing.

• WilfordAugust 18, 2016 at 11:18 pm

  we have a 2010 cx-7 turbo, and last month it thru a rod at 78k miles. after 3 grand spend on a replacement, they returned it to us last week w/ electrical problems, so i got those fixed at another shop. drove it for two day, got some bad misfiring/hesitation yesterday. today, took it to a fiend who i trust that has a shop so he can tell me what’s wrong so i can know what to say to the people that [Show More]we have a 2010 cx-7 turbo, and last month it thru a rod at 78k miles. after 3 grand spend on a replacement, they returned it to us last week w/ electrical problems, so i got those fixed at another shop. drove it for two day, got some bad misfiring/hesitation yesterday. today, took it to a fiend who i trust that has a shop so he can tell me what’s wrong so i can know what to say to the people that changed and the engine, i told him to test it out, and the engine THREW ANOTHER ROD! i'm afraid installing shop, american auto parts & salvage are going to try to shirk their 3 month warranty by saying some other part of the engine (like the turbo) made the engine fail.

• sheriAugust 17, 2016 at 10:45 pm

  I have a 2009 Mazda 6 2.3 and the engine sounds like it's going to drop out of my car when turning it off, and very loud when straying it it lost alot of power it use to be so quiet now m

• DanAugust 15, 2016 at 7:26 pm

  2007 Mazda 3 Engine just blew at 60k soft driven miles --- rods pistons valves - need a whole new engine!!! how I can relate to you all!!! it makes the loudest fucking knocking noise! NEVER BUY MAZDA AGAIN!!!!!

• WilliamAugust 12, 2016 at 8:07 am

  Bought a 2010 CX7 off the showroom floor. Turbo went with about 25000-30000 miles on it. Stuck on the side of route 64 taking my 13 year granddaughter to the beach for a week. Had to wait 4-5 hours for a tow. Then with in about 6 months had to have front rotors replaced they looked as if the whole front of both sides where so bend out I could not believe the car was even still on the road. The BS [Show More]Bought a 2010 CX7 off the showroom floor. Turbo went with about 25000-30000 miles on it. Stuck on the side of route 64 taking my 13 year granddaughter to the beach for a week. Had to wait 4-5 hours for a tow. Then with in about 6 months had to have front rotors replaced they looked as if the whole front of both sides where so bend out I could not believe the car was even still on the road. The BS story they came up with was the car set to long. We drove it everyday to work. About 3 months ago my wife was going to work and the car started missing very bad. Took to dealer and the list of things that needed repaired was unreal. Every gasket was leaking and I mean every gasket. Oil,transmission,radiator Valve cover gasket. Also had to have plugs and wires replaced. Just to mention a few. I'm 65 years old and I have owned a lot of cars in my life but this CX7 takes the cake. When I was in the shop the call me and say they have great news for me. There is a recall on the timing belt. Now would you not think I would have received a recall notice. Now after have the plugs and wires replaced I have a valve ( number 3) that is misfiring. It looks to me has Mazda is building their cars with subpar parts. And from I'm reading here something needs to be done. Like get all the money back for cost of repairs. Better yet give me back the $30,000 plus that we paid when we bought the car.

• MicosAugust 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

  I too can now join this club of engine fail. When I originally bought the car I had it less than a year before the engine light came on. Took it in 5 times and everything they claimed to replace the engine light would be back on withing a week. Now it stuck in 3rd gear and apparently it's either the cars computer or a transmission. I've paid for way too many repairs on this car and am completely [Show More]I too can now join this club of engine fail. When I originally bought the car I had it less than a year before the engine light came on. Took it in 5 times and everything they claimed to replace the engine light would be back on withing a week. Now it stuck in 3rd gear and apparently it's either the cars computer or a transmission. I've paid for way too many repairs on this car and am completely over it. Definitely will not be buy another Mazda again. This is just ridiculous.

• ThomasAugust 10, 2016 at 8:18 pm

  I am in the same boat also. I have a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 2.3L turbo that is well over the extended warranty for the vvt assembly. It has been making that rattling sound on start-up for quite a while now. I tried looking for some parts to fix it and I found and bought a kit on Edgeautosport.com that is supposed to fix the whole problem. I spent about $400 on the kit so now I just got to see if any o[Show More]I am in the same boat also. I have a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 2.3L turbo that is well over the extended warranty for the vvt assembly. It has been making that rattling sound on start-up for quite a while now. I tried looking for some parts to fix it and I found and bought a kit on Edgeautosport.com that is supposed to fix the whole problem. I spent about $400 on the kit so now I just got to see if any of the mazda dealerships will work on it for me, or maybe find a skilled mechanic. Don't know if I'll own another mazda either...

• VinceAugust 9, 2016 at 11:54 pm

  Well I guess I'm joining the club along with everyone else, real nice of a company selling defective engines on a beautiful car for a mere 28,000 dollars, and their response is to pound sand. Companies like this should not be able to sell merchandise to the public, unless they honor their defective products. This company needs to be sued or take their pieces of garbage in an inflated trade. What e[Show More]Well I guess I'm joining the club along with everyone else, real nice of a company selling defective engines on a beautiful car for a mere 28,000 dollars, and their response is to pound sand. Companies like this should not be able to sell merchandise to the public, unless they honor their defective products. This company needs to be sued or take their pieces of garbage in an inflated trade. What else can be done

• vince lAugust 8, 2016 at 8:29 pm

  I replace the engine also

• sherryAugust 5, 2016 at 2:04 pm

  ******* READ!! I have a Mazda CX-7 with only 68k miles on it. its garaged, been extremely taking care of. Not a scratch on it, and while driving it on the highway a few days ago it seized up and shut down. steering wheel locked up and thank god i pulled over when i did! anyways i NEED A NEW ENGINE!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!! it only has 68k miles on the damn thing!! I paid 28 grand for it in 2007 and it[Show More]******* READ!! I have a Mazda CX-7 with only 68k miles on it. its garaged, been extremely taking care of. Not a scratch on it, and while driving it on the highway a few days ago it seized up and shut down. steering wheel locked up and thank god i pulled over when i did! anyways i NEED A NEW ENGINE!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!! it only has 68k miles on the damn thing!! I paid 28 grand for it in 2007 and its paid off. now this! I'm a single mom who doesn't even have $20 in my pocket and now Mazda wants me to pay 10 grand for a new engine!! I CANT AFFORD THIS!!!! I googled this and looks like more and more people are having the same issue on them! YOU SHOULD OF HAD A RECALL ON THESE!!! BAD REVIEWS OF PEOPLE BUYING A NEW ENGINE UNDER 70K MILES!!!!!! CX-7 SUCK AND IM SO MAD!!! IM A BROKE MOMMA AND NEED HELP OR ADVICE FROM ANYONE LISTENING!!! THANKS!!

• CassiAugust 5, 2016 at 1:28 pm

  I own mazda 6 v6 3.0 sport sedan well check engine lights on it is blinking completely gutless wants to die on me and when at stedy speed it is really bumpy? Or jittery and at stopsigns or slowing down it dies and in reverse SHIFTING IS OFF ALSO n it's just horrible!!! WHAT COULD IT BE?

• AmyAugust 4, 2016 at 12:18 pm

  I have an 03 mazda6. I bought it used in March 2016. 2 months after buying I had to replace the engine due to the lifter ticking. W months into driving the replacement engine threw a rod. I have no choice but to replace the engine once again. I will never oen a mazda ever again.

• PeterJuly 31, 2016 at 2:44 pm

  Just realized what that noise I'm hearing at about 3000 rpm. It's the VVT! Just had the compressor replaced at local Mazda dealer for $1372.00. Now I don't know whether to just sell the car and buy a clunker or put aside more money to get the VVT and associated parts replaced. Never buying another Mazda...

• DelmanJuly 29, 2016 at 10:34 am

  Purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 as a new vehicle and am the only owner. I've replaced the air conditioning, a door lock assembly at a cost of about $2000, until recently. My daughter is using the vehicle (just over 120,000 miles) and in the last 4 months I've spent over $4,000 on timing chain replacement, fuel pump replacement and several other parts trying to get the vehicle to run properly, but to [Show More]Purchased a 2007 Mazda CX-7 as a new vehicle and am the only owner. I've replaced the air conditioning, a door lock assembly at a cost of about $2000, until recently. My daughter is using the vehicle (just over 120,000 miles) and in the last 4 months I've spent over $4,000 on timing chain replacement, fuel pump replacement and several other parts trying to get the vehicle to run properly, but to no avail. I liked the vehicle until these problems started and cannot seem to be resolved with out spending another$4000-$5000 on the vehicle. Mazda has known this engine was a major problem and have done nothing to resolve the issue. Will never own another Mazda in my lifetime!!!!

• MichelleJuly 27, 2016 at 6:11 pm

  2008 Mazdaspeed3: About a month ago, the compressor locked and had to be replaced for about $1600. Then, engine completely fails without warning. Mechanic said the rings got so hot they turned blue and the cylinders were warped and twisted. Now, I need a completely new engine for $$$THOUSANDS$$$ of dollars. I'm completely disgusted. I still have payments on the car and can't even cancel the [Show More]2008 Mazdaspeed3: About a month ago, the compressor locked and had to be replaced for about $1600. Then, engine completely fails without warning. Mechanic said the rings got so hot they turned blue and the cylinders were warped and twisted. Now, I need a completely new engine for $$$THOUSANDS$$$ of dollars. I'm completely disgusted. I still have payments on the car and can't even cancel the ridiculous high insurance. I don't know what to do. A lawsuit settlement would be very helpful. I'm upside down in this mess. I too am left with a vehicle I can't drive and still have payments.

• DeborahJuly 20, 2016 at 3:31 am

  I recently took my Mazda CX-7 in for a check up before my vacation. Everything checked and was good. Drove 2800 miles came home safe. Then my daughter drives it to work and it stops in the middle of the road. Now 3 tows later and a quote for a new engine of 7000.00 I am left with a vehicle I can't drive and don't know where to go from here.

• BillJuly 19, 2016 at 5:24 am

  Purchased a 2007 Mazda CX7 for my son for college. 89k miles on it and test drive was great. He made it up to Reno from Las Vegas and within the first two weeks the VVT issue occurred with the timing chain coming loose and destroying the engine as it is a interference engine. I am beside myself with this and out just over 7k dollars and a non-functioning Mazda. Would love to know more about t[Show More]Purchased a 2007 Mazda CX7 for my son for college. 89k miles on it and test drive was great. He made it up to Reno from Las Vegas and within the first two weeks the VVT issue occurred with the timing chain coming loose and destroying the engine as it is a interference engine. I am beside myself with this and out just over 7k dollars and a non-functioning Mazda. Would love to know more about the lawsuit.

• WilliamJuly 17, 2016 at 11:16 pm

  I have a 2007 Mazda CX7 and had the ticking sound and never knew it was a serious issue, I was told that it may stop and I was told not to worry about it. Last Month is had an issue with the car not restarting I thought it was a bad starter and replaced it and found out it still would drag and not turn over. I had it taken to a larger garage and they called and said TAG YOUR IT. Well the engine [Show More]I have a 2007 Mazda CX7 and had the ticking sound and never knew it was a serious issue, I was told that it may stop and I was told not to worry about it. Last Month is had an issue with the car not restarting I thought it was a bad starter and replaced it and found out it still would drag and not turn over. I had it taken to a larger garage and they called and said TAG YOUR IT. Well the engine had locked up and that's why it was dragging. I don't have the money to replace the engine it may do the same thing again. So I'm stuck with a large paper weight. I want to thank the integrity of Mazda for helping nobody with the issue sound like they had knowledge sense 2007, same year as this engine, a paper weight. Sad thing is it had low miles for an 07 all I can do it get another vehicle Im not going to pay $5700 to replace it with a used engine and its too old to sink that much money into it without any correction.

• AJJuly 15, 2016 at 12:47 am

  Bought a 2008 mazda cx-7 last year with 64000 miles on it. problems started about a mth in the loud ticking noise which tirned out to be the actuator. I had this replaced along with a new timing chain. When I got the car back power was significantly lessened and it failed emissions. Gave it some time regained some power only to find out there was a massive active leak but its not an oil leak or a [Show More]Bought a 2008 mazda cx-7 last year with 64000 miles on it. problems started about a mth in the loud ticking noise which tirned out to be the actuator. I had this replaced along with a new timing chain. When I got the car back power was significantly lessened and it failed emissions. Gave it some time regained some power only to find out there was a massive active leak but its not an oil leak or a transmission leak. The car however does have an oil leak in the rear main seal so I'm constantly monitoring and maintaining the oil. The fucking vehicle has been a nightmare with repairs. I also had to replace the ac compressor which seized and tore the belt. I'm just trying to find the leak to slow it to sell it ....fuck this car and fuck mazda. As soon as ford got their hands on them these below par shit engines and transmissions came into existence!

• RobertJuly 13, 2016 at 12:07 am

  I purchased a 2008 CX7 from the Mercedes dealership in Naples FL this past Feb. At the time of purchase the dealership at the vehicle listed at 80800 or so miles. However the odometer indicate 60800 or so miles. The vehicle now has under 65,500 miles on the odometer. This past Saturday 07/09/2016 the engine developed a skip and the check engine light came on. Drove the vehicle this way for about 2[Show More]I purchased a 2008 CX7 from the Mercedes dealership in Naples FL this past Feb. At the time of purchase the dealership at the vehicle listed at 80800 or so miles. However the odometer indicate 60800 or so miles. The vehicle now has under 65,500 miles on the odometer. This past Saturday 07/09/2016 the engine developed a skip and the check engine light came on. Drove the vehicle this way for about 2 miles until I got home. I also noticed that the vehicle had lost quite a bit of power. I have a code reader and found the fault code to be P0302, misfire in cylinder 2. Changed all the spark plugs and #2 coil. Made no difference. Monday I drove the vehicle to a local repair shop to diagnose and repair the problem. Late this afternoon the shop owner called me and provided the following information. The #2 cylinder had low compression. Without taking the engine down for an inspection, he believes that the timing chain may have slipped out of proper timing and that a valve in the #2 cylinder either bent as a result or is burnt. Checking with Mazda, the head for this engine is on back order for another 2 weeks. a new complete engine is not available. If the block is okay, the cost of placing the timing chain and head would be in the neighborhood of $3,000. I contacted the local Mazda dealer and spoke with a service rep. After explaining the symptoms I was told the following. That the 08 2.3 engine has been known to have this problem. That this was the initial production of this engine being equipped with a turbo and that the engine components would eventually fail due to this pressure. To replace the complete engine, parts and labor would be about $8,000. That is what I paid for the car before tax and tag. Monday the upper portion of the engine will be disassembled. If the block has not been affected, they will purchase a new head when available and timing chain components. Hopefully these parts have been improved on and that the cost will not exceed $3000. Lesson learned, my first and last Mazda. I would rather own a VW even though they are guilty of mileage tampering. At least their vehicles do not suffer from major engine failure.

• OmarJuly 11, 2016 at 10:50 pm

  I have a 2012 Mazda 3, 2.5L engine. I have about 60,000 miles on it and am now experiencing the same engine failure issue

• mattJuly 8, 2016 at 11:16 am

  I bought my Mazda 3 new in 2004. I don't put a lot of miles on my car and the engine was blown at 22,000 miles!!! It was after the warranty years wise so I had to pay $7500 for an engine rebuild. Now I have 32,000 miles on my car and its making the same noise again!!! Do we have any options here?? The last repair put me in delinquency and I still haven't recovered! No way can I afford another eng[Show More]I bought my Mazda 3 new in 2004. I don't put a lot of miles on my car and the engine was blown at 22,000 miles!!! It was after the warranty years wise so I had to pay $7500 for an engine rebuild. Now I have 32,000 miles on my car and its making the same noise again!!! Do we have any options here?? The last repair put me in delinquency and I still haven't recovered! No way can I afford another engine. Any information or lawyers feel free to contact me because I am pissed!

• ChannellJune 27, 2016 at 6:28 pm

  Please help my 2008 Masada CX7 was sold to me under false pretenses. I was told my vehicle has no mechanical issues but have recently found out that my macadamia VVT actuator is failing and that the dealers have had Known this before presiding me to buy.

• DanJune 24, 2016 at 8:19 pm

  Incredible I am glad to see I am not the only one but still very frustrating, I purchased a used 2007 Mazda 3 with the 2.3 L engine about a year and half ago no problem until the other day with only 60K miles I hear this terrible knocking sound, i take it straight home and then straight to the auto shop. the oil and service has always been prompt and taken care of. Make a long story short the gen[Show More]Incredible I am glad to see I am not the only one but still very frustrating, I purchased a used 2007 Mazda 3 with the 2.3 L engine about a year and half ago no problem until the other day with only 60K miles I hear this terrible knocking sound, i take it straight home and then straight to the auto shop. the oil and service has always been prompt and taken care of. Make a long story short the gentleman at the auto shop tells me I need a whole new engine. I cannot believe this it had no signs of anything wrong no warning lights no nothing it just starts knocking like crazy. I do not know what to do either.

• AmirJune 14, 2016 at 9:34 pm

  Same issue i have 2007 Mazda CX7 the car broke down i have been taking it to mazda for service for last 10 years but they wont cover the engine’s timing chain that detached. They told me $8500 for a new engine and labour the car is just worth $8000. What should i do?

• TylerMay 27, 2016 at 3:51 pm

  Bought a used cx7 from a used car lot. Literally 2 days later engine light comes on. I take it to the shop and the timing chain needs done. It's been 3 months ago. They told me the parts are on back order. What is going on?? Why is it taking this long to get parts???

• CorinMay 18, 2016 at 9:53 pm

  Seems quite ridiculous that SO many people have had issues with this and yet there's, seemingly, nothing to be done. What is the status of this lawsuit?... Our engine just went out after only owning a Mazda CX-7 2008 for a year. I'm dumbfounded.

• robMay 2, 2016 at 12:15 pm

  hey marty did you have any luck at the dealer? I have a 2007 cx7 and that loud vvt noise started around 500 miles ago. It always had a tick and it bothered me but mazda denied it saying that is was normalof course. I plan on taking it up to the stealership this week.

• CharlesApril 22, 2016 at 6:35 pm

  They have to honor the warranty you only need to provide proof that service was performed. Even if you did it yourself you only have to give them receipts for supply's purchased. If you do you service yourself always put the date and mileage on the receipt.

• martyApril 7, 2016 at 3:06 pm

  I have a 2016 Mazda 3 with 25000 miles on it. The stop vehicle light came on, I pulled over. No coolant. I had the vehicle towed to my dealership and they say the motor is blown!!! They have ordered a new motor and now are telling me its NOT under warranty as I had my oil changes not done at a mazda dealership but at a midas oil change service center. These oil changes were done every 3000 miles(h[Show More]I have a 2016 Mazda 3 with 25000 miles on it. The stop vehicle light came on, I pulled over. No coolant. I had the vehicle towed to my dealership and they say the motor is blown!!! They have ordered a new motor and now are telling me its NOT under warranty as I had my oil changes not done at a mazda dealership but at a midas oil change service center. These oil changes were done every 3000 miles(have all records). Can anyone help me?? What do I do? Also, it was a coolant problem NOT oil related!!!!

• meghanApril 7, 2016 at 1:11 pm

  I bought a used 2007 mazda cx7 back in Feb 2014. If I can remember it had about 60,000 miles on it when I bought it. Always got oil changes and regular maintenance on it. Starting at the end of 2014 I realized I had a huge oil leak and had to replace the oil cooler... which costs roughly $600.00 and then about last year 2015 just before summer hit my AC compressor went out which cost about $800.00[Show More]I bought a used 2007 mazda cx7 back in Feb 2014. If I can remember it had about 60,000 miles on it when I bought it. Always got oil changes and regular maintenance on it. Starting at the end of 2014 I realized I had a huge oil leak and had to replace the oil cooler... which costs roughly $600.00 and then about last year 2015 just before summer hit my AC compressor went out which cost about $800.00. After that was fixed, I was driving to work and pulled out to traffic only to realize I had no power to my car and that my check engine light came on, when they pulled the code it was a misfire... leading to replacing my actuator, guides, and time chain... which costed me about $2000.00 this car has been nothing but a horrific nightmare!!! here today 4/7/16 driving to work and I hear a very loud whinning/humming noise either its my turbo or the transmission... my car wouldn't go over 40 mph :( ... sooo off to the shop again! I am so over this car!! I really don't understand why mazda hasn't recalled on any of this!! we all have had the exact same issues!

• jimMarch 31, 2016 at 11:10 pm

  lauren, I feel your pain. I too was having the same problems. I was smelling rotten eggs, which was the oil burning off in my cat. 10,000 miles later cylinder 2 lost compression. I was adding a quart of oil a week between regular oil changes. pull your plugs and find the one that's soaked in oil and that's probably the cylinder you will lose first. I just bought a used engine hopefully it last lon[Show More]lauren, I feel your pain. I too was having the same problems. I was smelling rotten eggs, which was the oil burning off in my cat. 10,000 miles later cylinder 2 lost compression. I was adding a quart of oil a week between regular oil changes. pull your plugs and find the one that's soaked in oil and that's probably the cylinder you will lose first. I just bought a used engine hopefully it last long enough for me to dump it on some other poor unsuspecting soul.

• LaurenMarch 28, 2016 at 1:25 am

  I have the 2008 mazda 3 and even though I bought it brand new the car has had nothing but problems for 25k miles on. I have a new computer, new struts, new cluster, new clutch, and new window controls. At four months old the steering wheel locked up while I was doing 55 mph on a highway. Power steering was recalled four months later. I regularly have the oil changed every three thousand miles and [Show More]I have the 2008 mazda 3 and even though I bought it brand new the car has had nothing but problems for 25k miles on. I have a new computer, new struts, new cluster, new clutch, and new window controls. At four months old the steering wheel locked up while I was doing 55 mph on a highway. Power steering was recalled four months later. I regularly have the oil changed every three thousand miles and my engine is losing oil all the time for no reason. Just recently I received the actuator code and now know why the engine tick is getting louder even after having the oil changed. This is no simple fix and after fixing the clutch I am pissed my money was pretty much wasted because I can't put anymore money into a car thats probably going to die soon. This is my second mazda and I have had nothing but car problems for the past ten years. I will never buy a mazda again. I strongly encourage people that ask me about my car to never get one.

• ChrisMarch 23, 2016 at 9:46 pm

  I have a 2008 MazdaSpeed3 with 57K miles on it. Always kept up with oil changes and maintenance. Drove it a few blocks away from home a few weeks ago and Boom! Blown engine, piston went right through the bottom of my engine.

• WendyMarch 22, 2016 at 6:42 am

  I have a 2005 Mazda3 that I have loved, babied, and stayed proactive on preventative maintenance and suggested maintenance. It first started having its major problems at the 92,000 mark where the #3 motor mount had to be replaced. Then at 119,000 the AC compressor went out and burned the AC belt off. While they were changing the AC compressor out we went ahead and changed the serpentine belt and a[Show More]I have a 2005 Mazda3 that I have loved, babied, and stayed proactive on preventative maintenance and suggested maintenance. It first started having its major problems at the 92,000 mark where the #3 motor mount had to be replaced. Then at 119,000 the AC compressor went out and burned the AC belt off. While they were changing the AC compressor out we went ahead and changed the serpentine belt and added a new AC belt. The engine would't turn over, sounded like engine seized, and blew fuses, and ultimately would not start again. I've spoken with Mazda customer service, mazda service center, and 3 other master mechanics who have all said they don't know how, but they believe the timing chain skipped time, which caused the pistons to hit all the spark plugs smashing all of them, and after a compression test there was no compression. Mazda service said at this point the only option is to get a new car or a new engine which will be a minimum of $3500. I do not believe a car that has been babied and cared for should have an engine go out after a little over 10 years. It's not right.

• AlainMarch 19, 2016 at 10:45 pm

  I have a Miata 2006, the engine blew up at 70,000 miles, with no warning light that the car was low on oil, I had checked the oil level 2 weeks prior to this incident and everything seemed normal. I have been without a car ever since, commuting to work as been a nightmare, the repair will cost around $7000. How can I get on this lawsuit?

• WilliamMarch 19, 2016 at 2:14 am

  I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and was pulling off the freeway earlier in the week and the check engine light came on. I immediately pulled over and contacted Mazda. Luckily the dealership was right around the corner from where I stopped. I took it to the dealership and they came up with the timing chain looseness and VVT. The funny thing is I new about the SSP and took the car to a dealership only to h[Show More]I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and was pulling off the freeway earlier in the week and the check engine light came on. I immediately pulled over and contacted Mazda. Luckily the dealership was right around the corner from where I stopped. I took it to the dealership and they came up with the timing chain looseness and VVT. The funny thing is I new about the SSP and took the car to a dealership only to have them tell me that my car was fine and this was in 2013 around 20,000 miles ago. how could Mazda not have fixed the problem before only to allow it to happen now. The dealership is saying the fox is going to cost me around $2000 dollars for the repair. Will Mazda help or am I screwed?

• MariaMarch 18, 2016 at 3:43 am

  I had a 2005 mazda i was leasing it and the motor went out got it fixed 1 month later it cought fire on the freeway

• BrianMarch 13, 2016 at 9:24 am

  Bought CX7 new, replaced timing chain at 58k, due to VVT defect. Engine oil ran really low at 120k due to blowen oil cooler gasket (another Known Mazda part defect). Of course there is no low oil indicator sensor/light, just my wife's good ear and eye on temp gauge. This can cause lubrication failures, including the STILL defective VVT. No one officially offers the special oil cooler gasket, Mazda[Show More]Bought CX7 new, replaced timing chain at 58k, due to VVT defect. Engine oil ran really low at 120k due to blowen oil cooler gasket (another Known Mazda part defect). Of course there is no low oil indicator sensor/light, just my wife's good ear and eye on temp gauge. This can cause lubrication failures, including the STILL defective VVT. No one officially offers the special oil cooler gasket, Mazda is happy to sell it only with the cooler for $450. I found a guy online who sells a home brew version that worked to fix the leak for less than $10. We always paid Mazda to do our oil changes, sometimes they put in different viscosities of oil from what is reccomended by Mazda corporate according to our service records. So now at 125k; We are experiancing louder ticking again after repairing the leak. We have complained numerous times during our ownership about the ticking and have been told "that's normal, they all do that" I brought this to the attention of the dealer (not our regular service advisor) he said it would be $155 to diagnose the issue. Whith approval to diagnose, he came back and said we needed a new timing chain again at 125k. I complained back about this known defect, he kicked me to corporate, who kicked me back to the dealer....The only guy who stood proud, was our regular service advisor, who is getting the thing fixed without cost to us. I feel very lucky on this one. I'm still considering filing a lawsuit as my records are in great order, and Mazda corporate definitely has breached its duty to stand by its defect free implied warranty. Hey Mazda, your cars are ticking time bombs-boom boom. I feel 200k should be reasonable mileage to expect from a well maintained car regarding timing chain wear.

• FrederickMarch 11, 2016 at 5:30 am

  I purchased my mazda cx7 last year march. It was working fine up until this January. As I was driving to work on the expressway the steering wheel seized up on me and the car shut off. I almost had an accident. I pulled over and the car started up then it began to lose power and cut off again. I called for roadside service and they towed My car to mazda dealership. I was told that the timing bel[Show More]I purchased my mazda cx7 last year march. It was working fine up until this January. As I was driving to work on the expressway the steering wheel seized up on me and the car shut off. I almost had an accident. I pulled over and the car started up then it began to lose power and cut off again. I called for roadside service and they towed My car to mazda dealership. I was told that the timing belt came off. When I asked how did it just come off .the sales clerk said a rat probably got caught in it.her words exactly. Anyway they said that they put a new belt on and the parts. Charged me over $500 for two days later to end right back into the shop. My car is making a loud noise and shaking slightly now. It was doing it before and now I feel helpless because I feel that I may have been sold a lemon.

• CraigMarch 10, 2016 at 5:07 pm

  Same exact thing happened to me. Will NEVER EVER EVER buy a Mazda again if they don't own up to their faults. Such a shame.

• JAMESFebruary 28, 2016 at 8:18 am

  2015 mazda 6 starts up every time making a horrible noise then slightly goes away. Have had the car for two months it had 38,000 on it did the first synthetic oil change right away maybe 500 miles after purchase noise is getting worse

• AlexFebruary 24, 2016 at 10:06 pm

  2004 Mazda 3S. At approximately 94,000 miles, my motor blew. No warning lights for low-oil. After having knocking noise, I immediately towed the vehicle to the auto-mechanic. Was informed that the oil was 100% depleted, however, I had an oil change approximately 2 months prior (1000-1500 miles previous). Mechanic did not see any visible leaks and or damage where the oil could've leaked fro[Show More]2004 Mazda 3S. At approximately 94,000 miles, my motor blew. No warning lights for low-oil. After having knocking noise, I immediately towed the vehicle to the auto-mechanic. Was informed that the oil was 100% depleted, however, I had an oil change approximately 2 months prior (1000-1500 miles previous). Mechanic did not see any visible leaks and or damage where the oil could've leaked from.

• JamesFebruary 24, 2016 at 6:50 pm

  I purchased a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in 2011. Had no issues with the vehicle and had regular oil changes. In Aug of 2015, the engine blew just a few weeks after most recent oil change. I had the service center check out the engine the previous oil change due to a small leak. They said there was no problem and probably because of filter or excess oil. The engine blew due to the vvt actuator. I contacted M[Show More]I purchased a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in 2011. Had no issues with the vehicle and had regular oil changes. In Aug of 2015, the engine blew just a few weeks after most recent oil change. I had the service center check out the engine the previous oil change due to a small leak. They said there was no problem and probably because of filter or excess oil. The engine blew due to the vvt actuator. I contacted Mazda, and they told me it was "no longer covered" because my vehicle was delivered in Dec 2007 and I was outside the warranty they extended. They also cost me over $300 because Mazda said they had to have it checked by a certified Mazda dealership before they told me it wasn't covered or they would assist. So, I paid Twice to find the same thing. They would not assist even though I had proof of all oil changes done to the vehicle since purchase. All within allotted time and never was there a problem. I still owed $9K and they wanted $9K for a new engine. Not even an offer of a refurbished one. I now had no way to fix it, and had to get another vehicle and continue to pay on the Mazda. I voluntarily released the Mazda to the finance company to auction to which I will continue to pay on a vehicle that blew an engine at 69K miles. My credit is now affected because it shows a voluntary repossession! I will have to pay the $9K for the car over the next 36 months even though I don't own it or face repossession of my other vehicle because they are Co-collateralized. So either pay, or lose my other vehicle. This is unacceptable, and I should not have to pay another dime on the Mazda CX-7. Not to mention I had to purchase (Lease) another vehicle to replace the Mazda which is costing me an additional $480 a month. Mazda is responsible for this.

• RodneyFebruary 12, 2016 at 2:47 pm

  My Fiance and I own a 2007 CX7. We bought it with 88000 mile 8/3/2013. Soon after we bought it we had the timing chain and VVT assemble replaced for this over torque issue. Last March 2015 we came to have this same issue again at 103000ish miles. At this time we were made aware of a possible known issue that these 2.3 liter Direct Inject Turbo Chargers can overheat and crack their aluminum housing[Show More]My Fiance and I own a 2007 CX7. We bought it with 88000 mile 8/3/2013. Soon after we bought it we had the timing chain and VVT assemble replaced for this over torque issue. Last March 2015 we came to have this same issue again at 103000ish miles. At this time we were made aware of a possible known issue that these 2.3 liter Direct Inject Turbo Chargers can overheat and crack their aluminum housing. We have fought the Warranty company to check and replace the Turbo Charger, but they won't stating that it's not a confirmed solution to the issue of oil consumption. We have monitored and maintained the oil levels and changes every 3000 miles (sometimes even less). The vehicle is CONSUMING a quart of oil about every 2 weeks or 200ish miles. Then last night my Fiance ended up on the side of the road because the SUV had started sputtering and I believe the timing chain has stretched again (3rd time!!) and this time may have jumped timing!!! We now have 110,000 miles. 3 timing chains in less that 22,000 miles! What can be done? Please help?

• PamFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:44 pm

  I have a 2008 Mazda Tribute that I purchased new. The first engine blew at 28,000 miles. Was told it was not covered under warranty due to insufficient oil. I had less than 2000 miles on the oil change. I had to continue making payments on it and pay for insurance. I searched for years before finding a used engine with 30,000 miles on it. I put 60,000 miles on this engine before it blew November[Show More]I have a 2008 Mazda Tribute that I purchased new. The first engine blew at 28,000 miles. Was told it was not covered under warranty due to insufficient oil. I had less than 2000 miles on the oil change. I had to continue making payments on it and pay for insurance. I searched for years before finding a used engine with 30,000 miles on it. I put 60,000 miles on this engine before it blew November 2015. Again, I had the oil changed the day before it blew. No warning lights with either incident....check engine/check oil.....nothing. I was simply driving down the highway, loud noise, no engine. Very frustrating that such a large company will not back their product and have put so many lives in jeopardy physically, emotionally and financially. I totally support any and all actions to rectify this horrible injustice.

• DaleFebruary 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm

  Being a nightmare timing chain and tensioner extremely expensive never buy another Mazda again ever going back to us made cars make the Ford Focus or Ford fusion

• AshleyFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:24 pm

  I have a Mazda cx-7 and it has literally been a nightmare. I purchased the car and drove it only to find it had no back breaks. The door handle was also loose when I bought the car. So I drove it for one and a half years. And all of a sudden my engine gives out. One day my car worked and the next day the heat stopped working and then the car started ticking and it broke down all in one day. I had [Show More]I have a Mazda cx-7 and it has literally been a nightmare. I purchased the car and drove it only to find it had no back breaks. The door handle was also loose when I bought the car. So I drove it for one and a half years. And all of a sudden my engine gives out. One day my car worked and the next day the heat stopped working and then the car started ticking and it broke down all in one day. I had just gotten an oil change four days before that. I took it to a repair shop and they couldn't figure out why the motor had broken down. All they could tell me was I would have to get a new one. So upon repairing the car, the repair men had discovered that the previous owner had had the same problem and had replaced the engine and sold it. (I'm the second owner) now I'm trying to decide if I should put 3500 into a car for ANOTHER engine or just give it up. It seems Mazda has been having this problem with the engines going out because when I called around to get a new motor, the places started to tell me how many people were calling in trying to find one for the exact same cars. I will never buy another Mazda car.

• Josie.aFebruary 6, 2016 at 6:46 pm

  In October 2014 I phased a 2007 Mazda cx7. It already had the timing and seals replaced in 12/2014 now 13 months later I am leaking from my timing cover/ oil pan and Mazda is saying they wouldn't repair it cause it is passed the 12-12 mark So it's not under any warranty and my extended warranty won't cover cause it is not in conjuction with another failed part.

• AmandaFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:24 pm

  I bought a 2008 Mazda CC-7 from its previous owner. Recently divorced, single mom, not knowing anything about cars, I trusted this retired architect at his word. I had no idea of the problems associated with it. It wasn't long until I found out. I had the car exactly one year, when my engine blew because of this exact problem. Now I ha e no vehicle and no way to het another one. Is there a way to [Show More]I bought a 2008 Mazda CC-7 from its previous owner. Recently divorced, single mom, not knowing anything about cars, I trusted this retired architect at his word. I had no idea of the problems associated with it. It wasn't long until I found out. I had the car exactly one year, when my engine blew because of this exact problem. Now I ha e no vehicle and no way to het another one. Is there a way to get updates on the lawsuit, or sign up for it?

• DanFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:20 pm

  I have a 2012 Mazda 5 – Wife was driving home No warning lights came on and oil wasn’t low engine is blown. 53,000 miles on it and still owe the bank $9,000 dollars. Buying this car was the worst decision I have ever made.

• LaurenFebruary 1, 2016 at 1:39 am

  I have a Mazda Cx-7 with a turbo engine. When I first bought my car in 2011 I had no problems beside some black smoke coming out of the tail pipes. Since then I received about ten recalls for the moon roof and one for the timing chain. I held on to the recalls like it said. About a few months ago I started to hear this loud noise coming from the engine. I thought it was my oil so I had my Dad chan[Show More]I have a Mazda Cx-7 with a turbo engine. When I first bought my car in 2011 I had no problems beside some black smoke coming out of the tail pipes. Since then I received about ten recalls for the moon roof and one for the timing chain. I held on to the recalls like it said. About a few months ago I started to hear this loud noise coming from the engine. I thought it was my oil so I had my Dad change my oil. The noise wouldn't go away. Till one day my car just stopped working. I notified Mazda and I brought in. They told me that I had many problems and one of them was the timing chain. They told me because I don't have proof on paper of an oil changes they will not honor the recall. They told me I have over $5000.00 worth of damage. I only one $4000.00 left on my car. This is ridiculous I know they are just trying to get out of paying for the damage on my car and making up other damages.

• KandulaJanuary 29, 2016 at 7:54 pm

  2009 Mazda 3 Engine blown at 120K miles , doing regular oil change for every 3k miles , no oil light never came on and my engine blown while driving on HWY .Really hope to get in on this lawsuit to get my 4k back for the new motor.

• AngelJanuary 28, 2016 at 2:13 am

  2007 mazdaspeed 3. I babied my car like crazy. Engine fell apart at 100k miles due to a vvt fail... 12 grand down the toilet

• BrentJanuary 22, 2016 at 3:57 am

  I Baugh my cusens 2003 mazda 6 S 3.0l with a 177,000 miles on it back in 2013. I am a GM and Chrysler technician and not very fond of Ford for a number of reasons. But I got it off him because it was cheap, in great shape and was missing on cylinder 3. He took it in to the shop and the techs their said all coil overs need to be replaced... the cost was more then he wanted to spend. So, I replace a[Show More]I Baugh my cusens 2003 mazda 6 S 3.0l with a 177,000 miles on it back in 2013. I am a GM and Chrysler technician and not very fond of Ford for a number of reasons. But I got it off him because it was cheap, in great shape and was missing on cylinder 3. He took it in to the shop and the techs their said all coil overs need to be replaced... the cost was more then he wanted to spend. So, I replace all the coils and all was fine. Changed the oil also and have all of his records of oil changes since new. I drove the car for about a 100 miles when the engine started ticking and shortly after, the ticking went away. I was unable to diagnose the issue since it did not return. A few miles later, it started to miss again and when I got it back home found number 5 cylinder misfiring. So I replaced that coil over figuring I got a bum coil. All was fine and drove to work the next day. Well, I didn't make it. Without warning the engine started to loose power and when I pulled over on the express way it was knocking bad. I shut off the engine checked the oil and it was fine. Started it back up to get off the express way since I was at the exit and bam! Number 6 cylinder went threw the bottom of the pan. So, I got an engine out of a 2009 Mercury Milan with 61,000 miles on it and put it in. I also replaced the cats, which this car has 4 of them and they are prone to failing. All was good and after a couple of hundred miles, boom! It happened again. This time it started to tick and miss and the engine only lasted a few miles after. After ivestigating the possible cause. The only thing I can come up with is the pcm has a bad program causing the catalytic converters to melt causing excessive back pressure and internal cylender heat build up causing a catastrophic engine failure. I'm now parting the car out to try to regain some of the lost cost. What a piece of junk, not the car but the ford engine.

• fredJanuary 21, 2016 at 8:05 pm

  i own a mazda 6 2.3 2005. The first engine blew at 30000 miles. The car ran completely out of oil without any oil light. i had the engine replaced with a used one with about 50,000 miles on it. This engine burned about a quart of oil every 1000 miles, and would never show a low oil light. i continued to add oil and nursed it for another 20000 miles before the engine hydrolocked from all the oil in[Show More]i own a mazda 6 2.3 2005. The first engine blew at 30000 miles. The car ran completely out of oil without any oil light. i had the engine replaced with a used one with about 50,000 miles on it. This engine burned about a quart of oil every 1000 miles, and would never show a low oil light. i continued to add oil and nursed it for another 20000 miles before the engine hydrolocked from all the oil in the cylinder. this broke the valves and seized this engine. I had the engine pulled out and rebuilt by a machine shop. This seemed to work for a while, but the engine has now started burning a quart of oil every 2000 miles or so. Im expecting this one to blow the same way it did last time when i get to a quart every 1000 miles. its like a ticking time bomb. I also have to shut the car off on the highway and restart in neutral to get the transmission to unlock from third gear. Ive almost swerved of the road and died from the shock of it slamming into third at 60 mph. This car is a death trap!!! I will gladly testify for a lawsuit.

• EdwardJanuary 10, 2016 at 5:38 pm

  These matters are very defective so that has 100,000 miles all mirrors are going bad they were having pistons slaps after that happens people still drive the car up causing the rod to go through the block yes I believe Mazda should be held liable for all these matters that were put in Mazda six because of cheap parts internal also I have all the cars I hit 300,000 miles and never had this problem[Show More]These matters are very defective so that has 100,000 miles all mirrors are going bad they were having pistons slaps after that happens people still drive the car up causing the rod to go through the block yes I believe Mazda should be held liable for all these matters that were put in Mazda six because of cheap parts internal also I have all the cars I hit 300,000 miles and never had this problem Maza six hits 100,000 to 120,000 and motor goes bad yes I am getting a lawyer for the class action lawsuit on Mazda anyone who wants to contact me my number is 856-246-2682 thanks

• LaurenJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:22 am

  I have a Mazda Cx-7 with a turbo engine. When I first bought my car in 2011 I had no problems beside some black smoke coming out of the tail pipes. Since then I received about ten recalls for the moon roof and one for the timing chain. I held on to the recalls like it said. About a few months ago I started to hear this loud noise coming from the engine. I thought it was my oil so I had my Dad chan[Show More]I have a Mazda Cx-7 with a turbo engine. When I first bought my car in 2011 I had no problems beside some black smoke coming out of the tail pipes. Since then I received about ten recalls for the moon roof and one for the timing chain. I held on to the recalls like it said. About a few months ago I started to hear this loud noise coming from the engine. I thought it was my oil so I had my Dad change my oil. The noise wouldn't go away. Till one day my car just stopped working. I notified Mazda and I brought in. They told me that I had many problems and one of them was the timing chain. They told me because I don't have proof on paper of an oil changes they will not honor the recall. They told me I have over $5000.00 worth of damage. I only one $4000.00 left on my car. This is ridiculous I know they are just trying to get out of paying for the damage on my car and making up other damages.

• LynnJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:50 am

  I have a Mazda five. No warning lights came on and oil wasn't low engine is blown also. 93,453 miles on it. And still owe the bank $6,000 dollars.

• JamiDecember 31, 2015 at 8:26 am

  Is this still valid? I have a Mazda 6 2006 and I've had almost $2,000 of repairs and it's still jumpy and barely running.

• CASEYDecember 28, 2015 at 12:09 am

  I GOT A MAZDA 5 SPORT 5SPEED MANUAL IN OCTOBER AND JUST HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED. IT COULD NOT HOLD OIL, AND DID MAKE THAT TICKING NOISE WHEN YOU WOULD START IT. I REALLY HOPE TO GET IN ON THIS LAWSUIT TO GET MY 7K BACK FOR THE NEW MOTOR.

• HananDecember 12, 2015 at 4:41 am

  I bought my car Mazda cx7 2008 on 2013 from the dealer in Avery good condition. It looks nice and big inside. Last week while I was driving the smooke scared me and I have to call fire department, I thought the car gonna burn. The mechanic changed the oil and some other stuf, but the engine still burning and they think the engine is gone now. Still at the garage and still I have to pay a lot of[Show More]I bought my car Mazda cx7 2008 on 2013 from the dealer in Avery good condition. It looks nice and big inside. Last week while I was driving the smooke scared me and I have to call fire department, I thought the car gonna burn. The mechanic changed the oil and some other stuf, but the engine still burning and they think the engine is gone now. Still at the garage and still I have to pay a lot of many for its expensive price. I am in a real problem. My mechanic advice me before to get rid of this car and sell it, but I felt not comfortable as I may trick somebody else. I hope if there is a lawsuit for this common cases for the Mazda.

• CASEYDecember 8, 2015 at 8:16 pm

  The engine in my 2006 Mazda 5 just blew. i was having oil and yes knocking problems at start up to since day one. It is used. The people i bought it from said it was fine but 3 mouth later i have no car. Can you help me i can't work with out a car.

• KarenDecember 3, 2015 at 10:39 pm

  How do I get in on this lawsuit? My Mazda 3 engine blew for no reason. I did awesome up keep on my car.

• MikeNovember 30, 2015 at 10:23 am

  The motor on my speed6 blew this saturday (rod broke in two parts leaving the hole in the block), and it's the second time this year!!! The first motor blew in april...

• DeniseNovember 28, 2015 at 4:04 pm

  Let me start out by saying, I am a 2007 Cx7 Madza vehicle driver not a mechanic. When I purchased this vehicle in December of 2006 I really liked the car and cared for it in expectation I would have it years after it was paid off. I did all oil changes and maintenance required (even more than usual because I drove a lot of highway miles with my job at the time) 3k-5k came very quickly. Long story[Show More]Let me start out by saying, I am a 2007 Cx7 Madza vehicle driver not a mechanic. When I purchased this vehicle in December of 2006 I really liked the car and cared for it in expectation I would have it years after it was paid off. I did all oil changes and maintenance required (even more than usual because I drove a lot of highway miles with my job at the time) 3k-5k came very quickly. Long story shorten fast forward to 2013 when all my issues started after the warranty expired or miles driven past coverage (yes I've gotten good years out this vehicle) but here's where I think Mazda service took advantage of a female Mazda car driver (yes 90% of the services performed was Mazda service center and the other 10% was AAA (? That's another story). Because what the service people I needed to do I did maintenance wise. Oil leaking, tune up's, and in 2015 replacing the turbo. There was many more issues but these are some of the major big ticket repairs. I was told before replacing the turbo had to test the engine first and if it past the turbo would be replaced. According to the service guys engine was good and so the turbo was replaced but less than 4 months later the engine needs replacing (3rd cylinder is misfiring which has been the noted problem since the turbo was replaced and the oil drains) I can not afford to replace the engine or purchase another vehicle. The service guys had to know of the issues Mazda vehicles had but kept taking my money to repair things that the Mazda/Ford company has known about for years. I don't know if any of this makes any sense but I too will never purchase another MAZDA PRODUCT!!!!!!!!

• David F.November 24, 2015 at 11:45 pm

  This has to be one of the worst weeks on record. This past week I have been doing everything I possibly could to get rid of the rattling in this engine, I threw everything but the kitchen sink at it. I had regular oil changes to no avail. I have spoken with mechanic after mechanic about losing oil but they cant seem to find where it is going or coming from. This vehicle has been nothing but troubl[Show More]This has to be one of the worst weeks on record. This past week I have been doing everything I possibly could to get rid of the rattling in this engine, I threw everything but the kitchen sink at it. I had regular oil changes to no avail. I have spoken with mechanic after mechanic about losing oil but they cant seem to find where it is going or coming from. This vehicle has been nothing but trouble since the first day I bought it home in 2012. The transmission shifted hard from 5th to 4th after running a while and then would go away only to come back every time I WASN'T with the mechanic. Engine light on off on off on off...What the?!! So lets talk about in the END... I was driving to get my sons this past Friday approximately 39 miles to be exact and when I got to Mile 38 I turned the radio down and it sounded like a Tasmanian Devil was inside the motor trying to get OUT!!! Pulled into a Mechanics shop right off the exit and they too confirmed the motor was toast and was also a quart low AGAIN in oil!! So now I have a car that is no longer a car but now a pricey lawn ornament that still has payments left on it and here Mazda sits back and listens to pretty much everyone saying that it is user error!! REALLY mazda? We all have the same ERROR! Look around at all the different sites if you type in "MAZDA ENGINE NOISE" See what you get. A LOT OF ANGRY AND NON RETURNING CUSTOMERS!!! And I am one of them!! Piece of Junk is what you sold us. I had to start a GOFUNDME account because of this! I dont have the money to buy another motor and what sense would that make anyway when all you will do is give me another crappy product to replace the old crappy product! USELESS! Thanks and have a great day mazda....VROOM VROOM...yeah...more like BOOM! BOOM! is what my engine said.

• EleonoraNovember 23, 2015 at 10:30 pm

  I bought a 2008 CX7 from a car Max with about 18,000miles on it. shortly after the engine light went on. took it to he dealership in Fresno and they changed the gas cap charging me. the light went back on after not long. eventually my car started to produce this really white smoke that scared me and the other drivers on the road. I received the recall letter for the valve and white smoke due to a[Show More]I bought a 2008 CX7 from a car Max with about 18,000miles on it. shortly after the engine light went on. took it to he dealership in Fresno and they changed the gas cap charging me. the light went back on after not long. eventually my car started to produce this really white smoke that scared me and the other drivers on the road. I received the recall letter for the valve and white smoke due to an oil leak in the turbo and allegedly they changed my turbo. They also state now that they updated it at the time (my personal mechanic asked them). Now 2 years later I have the exact same problem and they refuse to fix it because is no longer under warranty (in spite the fact the problem it's the same and it just hasn't been fixed). Now I have documentation available, and the sequence of the narrative is not exact at this moment (as I'm currently not looking at the dates). I think Mazda needs to replace my turbo or my car at this point as all this oil dripping in the turbo may have damaged the catalytic converter, but first and foremost this dangerous!

• BobNovember 19, 2015 at 8:45 pm

  2007 Mazda 5 blown engine 100,000 kilometers

• jeannieNovember 16, 2015 at 9:04 pm

  I have a 2007 mazda 3 with under 100k noted a ticking noise from the motor. Changed oil regularly and notched had to keep adding oil but didn't show any signs of it leaking out anywhere. Long story short the engine blew, broken pistons putting 3 holes in the block. I think mazda needs to replace it since they knew about the vvt problem

• nickcoleNovember 13, 2015 at 7:58 pm

  I have a 2013 Mazda 6 and it has less than 50,000 miles was driving home in the early morning and the engine blew no warning no nothing at all now Mazda is saying that there was not enough oil in my car. I asked them to put that in writing because my next oil change is not until 51,000 miles the oil light never came on nothing. Mazda refuse to say that the people that did the oil change is at faul[Show More]I have a 2013 Mazda 6 and it has less than 50,000 miles was driving home in the early morning and the engine blew no warning no nothing at all now Mazda is saying that there was not enough oil in my car. I asked them to put that in writing because my next oil change is not until 51,000 miles the oil light never came on nothing. Mazda refuse to say that the people that did the oil change is at fault and they don't want to give me a new engine. Mazda is a rip off I will never purchase another car from them.

• GaryNovember 10, 2015 at 2:30 pm

  I will never buy a mazda again

• KimNovember 9, 2015 at 10:13 pm

  I purchased a 2007 Mazda Tribute 2 years ago with 60K miles on it. We have only put a total of 12K miles on it since then. It started ticking and 4 days later was told we needed to replace the entire engine. No rhyme-no reason as to why. The Mazda dealership we purchased it from had no answers & because we didn't have oil changes done there said we have no recourse. VERY angry and upset to rea[Show More]I purchased a 2007 Mazda Tribute 2 years ago with 60K miles on it. We have only put a total of 12K miles on it since then. It started ticking and 4 days later was told we needed to replace the entire engine. No rhyme-no reason as to why. The Mazda dealership we purchased it from had no answers & because we didn't have oil changes done there said we have no recourse. VERY angry and upset to read this story now.

• KellyNovember 6, 2015 at 8:47 am

  We bought our 2008 Mazda 6 in 2011. Car ran well until 2014 when we started hearing the infamous tick. In February 2015 the engine failed, blown piston rod. Powertrain covered it. Had it replaced with a rebuilt with 65k on it. Reg oil changes and maintenance in both engines, but today 11/06/2015 without warning, the engine failed again with the same issue. Blew the rod through the bottom of the mo[Show More]We bought our 2008 Mazda 6 in 2011. Car ran well until 2014 when we started hearing the infamous tick. In February 2015 the engine failed, blown piston rod. Powertrain covered it. Had it replaced with a rebuilt with 65k on it. Reg oil changes and maintenance in both engines, but today 11/06/2015 without warning, the engine failed again with the same issue. Blew the rod through the bottom of the motor. Biggest pos I have ever purchased. I will NEVER buy a Mazda again.

• DoloresNovember 4, 2015 at 4:24 pm

  I checked my oil and it did not show it was low, had it checked at servie center and it needed 1 quart, which was added, 2 days later the engine is blown. Need new engine

• MohsinNovember 3, 2015 at 5:22 pm

  Horrible horrible decision to buy this garbage

• RogerOctober 29, 2015 at 3:32 am

  I bought my 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 in December of 2010. I had zero issues with oil loss until December of 2014, and after hearing an odd hollow sound while starting the car at work, I stopped by the local Auto Zone to check the oil. There was no oil on the dipstick. I bought a quart, put it in, and it was still not showing. In the end I was 4 quarts low. Since then I've averaged loosing a quart of oil [Show More]I bought my 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 in December of 2010. I had zero issues with oil loss until December of 2014, and after hearing an odd hollow sound while starting the car at work, I stopped by the local Auto Zone to check the oil. There was no oil on the dipstick. I bought a quart, put it in, and it was still not showing. In the end I was 4 quarts low. Since then I've averaged loosing a quart of oil per 500 miles and have no idea why. All the lemon law alerts sound like what I am dealing with. Help?

• williamOctober 28, 2015 at 9:58 pm

  my 2008 mazda 3 clicks, too and the engine mounts break,even after a TSB is released.

• richardOctober 26, 2015 at 6:31 pm

  we bought this car in august 2013...took it in on the MS Coast in 2014 for the motor recall....it had 70 something thousand miles...they said it was not covered....the chain broke in April 2015...new motor....I have invoice

• barbaraOctober 23, 2015 at 12:08 am

  i have 2007 Mazda cx 7 .i got it with 65000 miles . i brought it in Nov 2012 and ever since i got this vehicle its been a nightmare , i had the cooling system replace the second day i had this vehicle in which the dealer fix it at there expense , but my car was there for 3 weeks .i did my frist payment and i still had the changes to drive the car.in which i was thinking they were just buying time[Show More]i have 2007 Mazda cx 7 .i got it with 65000 miles . i brought it in Nov 2012 and ever since i got this vehicle its been a nightmare , i had the cooling system replace the second day i had this vehicle in which the dealer fix it at there expense , but my car was there for 3 weeks .i did my frist payment and i still had the changes to drive the car.in which i was thinking they were just buying time on my 3 month they gave me to fix any issue i had with the vehicle. i did purchuse the extend warranty and the frist week that i got the car i know my warrenty already has pay for itself. .so the cooling system got replace.so i go and pick up my car thinking thats every is good.nope i had to take the car back because my engine light was on, so they keep my car for 2 week more .they couldnt figuer out what was wrong with the car so they told me to drive the car n if the light goes back on to bring the car back, so i just drive off the lot and i hear a funny noise that sound it like chains running throw the motor ,i took it back and they check it n found the problem it was my high pressure fuel pump so that got replace.so i drove the car for 3 month with on issue then i started to hear a noise on the motor like a value ticking so i took the car back and they said that its the high pressure fuel pump that makes that noise.so i left it at that. a couple month pass and my car stated to blow smoke throw my tailpipe so i took the car back and they told me it was the ventilation so they told me i had to replace my crankshaft in which my extend warranty didn't cover so i replace that .took my car home n two weeks the problem with the smoke from the tailpipe came back ,so i took it back to the dealer where i got the car from and they couldn't figure out the problem. so at this point i was thinking that my crankshaft didn't had to be replace in the first place. two weeks pass n they had my car n they finally call me and told me i had to replace my turbo .so my turbo got replace this year march 2015 now we in Oct 22 and my car is in the shop now. i went in for an oil change and i told the service guy that i hear a noise in the motor that i been having that noise since i got the car in 2012. but everyone told me it was the fuel pump or they say the noise is normal in that vehicle .he told me no that noise u hear is ur timing belt,so my car been in the shop for week now n today he call me and told me that my car should be ready in a couple of hours ,then he call me and told me that the belt was replace but now my car is back firing and he thinks its a injector so now i have another problem with this car. now i have to wait to see if my extend warranty would cover that problem and guess what next month my warranty expires and im out of luck not like i had it with the car.im gonna try to get the warranty again because i know this wont be the end of getting this pieces of shit repair.i advice anyone trying to buy this vehicle not to buy it .not unless u have lots of money to spend on repair ..i just want to know if there any lawsuit against Mazda?

• Zach TOctober 15, 2015 at 8:15 pm

  I have a Mazda3 I touring Hatchback 2013 and i Do experience the similar symptoms described above. Anyone with newer model experience this issue?

• Heather K.October 13, 2015 at 2:56 pm

  Purchased 08 Mazda CX-7 April 23, 2015 from a family friend's lot back in my home town, 80 miles from my current residence. The car was pre-owned with one owner. During the test drive - I FELL IN LOVE! I have a 3 year old, so the cabin was roomy, the four doors were easy to drive, it was an SUV but handled like a sports car. LOVED IT! I get the vehicle home, park it in my garage (my house jus[Show More]Purchased 08 Mazda CX-7 April 23, 2015 from a family friend's lot back in my home town, 80 miles from my current residence. The car was pre-owned with one owner. During the test drive - I FELL IN LOVE! I have a 3 year old, so the cabin was roomy, the four doors were easy to drive, it was an SUV but handled like a sports car. LOVED IT! I get the vehicle home, park it in my garage (my house just turned 10 years old so the garage has never had fluids on it) I pull out the next morning, return home for lunch with a friend to notice that there is oil on the floor of my garage. I immediately call the dealer I purchased it from, they ask me to drive 80 miles back home to return it so they can have their shop look at it. Driving back home, I heard this knocking noise from the engine & I notice an issue while driving it - having replaced 3 timing chains/belts on previous cars, I told the dealer I wanted the timing chain replaced and the engine checked over. After three weeks, I get my car back. They determined the oil leak was an improper OEM seal in the drain pan, there was a sprocket in the oil pan AND they replaced the timing chain for me... Luckily, the dealer was nice enough to cover these charges. I drive the vehicle from the middle of May 2015 until September with NO issues! Again, LOVING the CX-7! Labor Day Weekend 2015, I noticed that when I turn the vehicle off, the fan is still running and I'm smelling fluids burning... That's when I noticed once again, the oil is leaking and leaking. I returned to work the Tuesday after Labor Day, get in the car with a coworker for a quick coffee run and while driving - I turn the AC on since it was 90 degrees outside, only to feel hot air blowing out. I look down at my temperature gauge to see the car is over-heating! I take the care to a Mom & Pop repair shop in my city. They take a couple of days to diagnose the car & tell me the head gasket needs to be replaced, a $2100 fix. Luckily, I had purchased an extended warranty and my warranty company was going to cover $2000 of the cost - Thinking it was a quick fix, I thought Shoo WEE! So, the mechanics work on the vehicle for 3 weeks (the awesome mechanics managed to bend the head gasket valve because it wasn't in time, they also couldn't get the car back in time, waiting for parts, ect.) After incurring more costs, radiator, pulley bolt, and labor - new total of $2400, I picked the vehicle up on 9/30/15 being told they had replaced all the above AND fixed the oil leak by draining a new drain whole in the oil pan & putting an oversize OEM bolt in. On October 1, 2015 - I had a business trip to take, which was 100 miles from my residence. I arrived to my destination, was idling and noticed my temperature gauge was going up!!!! Obviously, the car went RIGHT back into the shop. On October 2, 2015 - I called the shop. They said that they've sent the head gasket back to the machine shop to check for leaks/bent valves, ect. On Monday, 10/5/15 - I call the shop again... He informs me a rivet wasn't sealed properly but he was putting the car back together. That same day, the mechanic calls me to let me know that the car busted a radiator hose and I couldn't pick it up until Wednesday. On Wednesday, 10/7/15 - I call... The mechanic then tells me the car has blown yet ANOTHER head gasket... So on Friday 10/9/15 - the mechanic tells me that he is getting the car back together and on Saturday 10/10/15, I can pick it up. So, Saturday morning, I call him... He says he's doing a test drive & he will get an underbody wash done and then I can pick it up that afternoon. On Saturday around 13:30, the mechanic calls and says the car blew a radiator this time & he couldn't find one to get that day, he'd need until Monday. After realizing that sugar gets further than vinegar, I try to be patient and understanding. I called him on Monday, 10/12/15 at 17:00 - he told me he's getting the radiator put in right then and there & would have it done in an hour. At 18:30 I called him, he said he's going to test drive it, he's had it idling and I should be able to get it very soon. At 19:45, he calls me and tells me that the car is fine while it's idling but when he drives it, the temp gauge rises.... He now believes that it is the turbo that has caused ALL these issues. My warranty covers $3000 total, I've used $2000 on claim one, and a turbo can be highly expensive - which means money out of my pocket. I'm a working mother with a three year old child, no child support, no additional help from any organization. I've had this car in the shop for what seems like more than I've actually gotten to drive it. If anyone has any info on a class action lawsuit, please let me know. I'd really like to be apart of this.

• dennyOctober 12, 2015 at 12:10 am

  i bought an 2008 CX7 with 138k,, 2.3 turbo engine, and it was running fine with no noticable noises at auction, then started driving home and the engine quit after 12 miles, at this point Im not sure if was the VVT going out or a coolant leak, but master tech says only reasonable way to repair is replace engine with new (crazy like 6000 cost or surprise, LKQ is getting 3000 or more fo[Show More]i bought an 2008 CX7 with 138k,, 2.3 turbo engine, and it was running fine with no noticable noises at auction, then started driving home and the engine quit after 12 miles, at this point Im not sure if was the VVT going out or a coolant leak, but master tech says only reasonable way to repair is replace engine with new (crazy like 6000 cost or surprise, LKQ is getting 3000 or more for a "Good" used engine. DOes anyone now if the 2.5 L is better, ?? i know im on my own cause of the miles and year, but it sure is gonna be an expensive mistake....

• LynnSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:05 am

  I own a 2012 mazda 5 vehicle Most of these comments sounfd very Familiar I was exiting Interstate 10 at Hwy 603 driving from Diamondhead Ms to Bay St Louis As I drove off the interstate toward the stoplite at Hwy 603 I heard a slioght whirring sound and noticed that the engine light was on I turned left at the light onto Hwy 603 and the engine died and the lights on the dashboard all lit up. By th[Show More]I own a 2012 mazda 5 vehicle Most of these comments sounfd very Familiar I was exiting Interstate 10 at Hwy 603 driving from Diamondhead Ms to Bay St Louis As I drove off the interstate toward the stoplite at Hwy 603 I heard a slioght whirring sound and noticed that the engine light was on I turned left at the light onto Hwy 603 and the engine died and the lights on the dashboard all lit up. By then the car was coasting to a stop I managed to get almost off of 603 and with some help from a woman In aclosed service station was able to park the car By this time 2 men came to assist us to push the car off the hwy. there was absolutely no power at this tim and I had trouble steering the vehicle One of the men checked the oil and said that the oil was completely emptyI had my oil changed and checked on Seot 23rd 2015 and today is the 28th I have kept up with oil changes sinc I bought the vehicle the last change was at Northbay Auto in Diamondhe4ad Have used the Oustalet Mazda dealer for most oil changes since owning this car. The car is still under warranty with a total of 59000 plus mileage. I would appreciate beingh added to the class action suit .Spoke to the Service mgr at the dealership and they seemed to say that Northbay Auto seemed to be liable for the repairs Friends suggest that I may need legal HelpSo please advise have noty yet obtained an estimate of what this might cost Lynn cheramie Diamondhead Ms

• JanieSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:28 pm

  Please someone help me! My tubo went out as I am driving 80 MPH on the toll with my child in the car :( Happy I knew to pull over and put on my flashers. To knocked me down to 25-30 MPH out of no where. I can't afford $2500-$3500 to fix it. They want me to pay $350 just to have them look at it as a maybe they will help me. I cant afford that :( I love this car! My FIRST car on my own! It is/was[Show More]Please someone help me! My tubo went out as I am driving 80 MPH on the toll with my child in the car :( Happy I knew to pull over and put on my flashers. To knocked me down to 25-30 MPH out of no where. I can't afford $2500-$3500 to fix it. They want me to pay $350 just to have them look at it as a maybe they will help me. I cant afford that :( I love this car! My FIRST car on my own! It is/was a great car! Please any help would be nice! Praying!

• chrisSeptember 27, 2015 at 8:44 pm

  I bought 2007 Mazda CX-7 with 66000 Miles, did not see any turbocharger oil leaking until changed the oil, the engine light is on, the power lost. The repair cost is over $2000, I am suffering . Can not believe such poor quality because of the defect of turbocharger. Mazda only warrant 60000 miles because they knew it. Such shame!

• CatherineSeptember 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm

  I bought a 2012 mazda 5 with 35000 miles on it..i took it to mazda for a ticking sound in my engine that i started to hear...of course they told me it was normal for mazda to sound like that..i have had all my routine oil changes with the receipts...at 62000 miles i was driving down the freeway in the fast lane when all of the sudden my car started jerking and my check engine light came on and sta[Show More]I bought a 2012 mazda 5 with 35000 miles on it..i took it to mazda for a ticking sound in my engine that i started to hear...of course they told me it was normal for mazda to sound like that..i have had all my routine oil changes with the receipts...at 62000 miles i was driving down the freeway in the fast lane when all of the sudden my car started jerking and my check engine light came on and started blinking and then my car completely shut down almost causing a huge accident...luckily i was able to get to the side of the road...i had it towed to mazda and now their telling me that I have to get a new engine..after fighting with them they told me if i had all my receipts for my oil changes they would fix it because they were blaming me that i didn't get my recommended oil changes..i gave them all my receipts including the one when i brought it to mazda for the ticking sound..they are now telling me that they will not cover it all but they will put a new engine in and i have to pay 25% of the cost which would be 1500.. im a single mom of 3 and live paycheck to paycheck and dont have 1500 to spend...my mother then called them and the manager said he would call corporate again and see if he can get it lowered...i believe their playing games with me and trying to negotiate a price which isn't right because they should be replacing it for free since it was their faulty engine.

• RobertSeptember 19, 2015 at 3:18 am

  I bought a 2007 mazda 3 hatchback from carmax in march 2009 with 23000 miles on it. Took it to monro brake and muffler for the first oil change. 3 months to the day after the oil change at monro the engine blew completely. Took the car to a different monro station close to where it blew up. The service tech there told me that the car had zero oil in it because whoever did the oil change cracked an[Show More]I bought a 2007 mazda 3 hatchback from carmax in march 2009 with 23000 miles on it. Took it to monro brake and muffler for the first oil change. 3 months to the day after the oil change at monro the engine blew completely. Took the car to a different monro station close to where it blew up. The service tech there told me that the car had zero oil in it because whoever did the oil change cracked and damaged the oil filter cartridge housing and that's why the engine blew up because it had a slow oil leak due to the damaged housing. He also informed me that monro had received a TSB concerning this issue that not using the correct tool would damage the housing and cause this problem. Realizing that they were responsible, monro paid for a used replacement engine. All of the repair, including locating an engine and changing it was done through Connecticut's Own Mazda. This was the summer of 2009. From that day forward Connecticut's Own Mazda has done every bit of service to my vehicle. Every schedule oil change, brakes, light bulbs, you name it. In April of 2014 the car started making unfavorable engine noises. It was only 1000 miles into its last oil change. So I took it to the Mazda dealership only to be told that these things just happen and I would need a new engine soon. I repeatedly asked the question, "How does this happen on a vehicle that is serviced regularly by the dealership? "No one could give me an answer. They just kept saying "These things happen." Not being satisfied AT ALL with the answer I contacted Mazda USA who contacted the dealership and then so graciously informed me that that there was NOTHING they could do to help me because my vehicle was "Out of Warranty". However if I wanted to purchase a Brand New Engine for close to $6,000 they would take $1,000 off of the price but that was it. Of course this did not include the almost $2,500 installation charge that the dealership wanted to charge me. It gets worse but I don't have time for it all right now. Since all of this I have paid out of pocket (with receipts and bank statements to prove it ) over $4,000 to fix my vehicle through a private mechanic, no thanks to Mazda at all. And on top of that, the power steering is leaking everywhere immediately after the engine rebuild. Mazda is AWFUL. I have researched this issue extensively and found that there are many people with this issue. When I informed Mazda of this they only said; "There is no problem with our 2.3 liter engine and would not stand behind it AT ALL. Something should be done about it and Mazda should be held responsible. Please feel free to use my comments and, or contact me directly. I will be more than happy to help and speak out on this matter.

• KristySeptember 15, 2015 at 5:10 pm

  2005 Mazda 6i, check engine light came on, oil was slightly low, added some, no problems further and a week later the engine blows. Less than 100,000 miles and impossible to find another used motor. My guess is because they ALL blow up!

• KatieSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:58 pm

  How do i get involved with this lawsuit. Mazda refused to cover my turbocharger when it failed at 83k and ive put $1000s more into this car than its worth. The engine continues to fail and i want to look into getting my money back.

• EricaSeptember 11, 2015 at 9:40 pm

  Have already spent 6k plus for another engine due to "slug" when I provided oil change recieptes under extended warranty. Now Im having the same issue with the second engine,please help!

• WalterSeptember 3, 2015 at 2:35 pm

  My wife's 2006 mazda 3 started making rattle noise upon starting engine about a week ago. She had oil changed yesterday and technicians easily pinpointed problem to be be vvt failure. Obviously they were sent communication to this defective part. They want to charge $2300.00 to repair this issue and told my wifeshe would be better off just yto buy a new car. How can I get some recourse please ? [Show More]My wife's 2006 mazda 3 started making rattle noise upon starting engine about a week ago. She had oil changed yesterday and technicians easily pinpointed problem to be be vvt failure. Obviously they were sent communication to this defective part. They want to charge $2300.00 to repair this issue and told my wifeshe would be better off just yto buy a new car. How can I get some recourse please ? Sincerely yours, Walter Tribe :)

• Kim kieferSeptember 3, 2015 at 1:28 am

  We bought our 2007 Mazda CX7 in May 2015. Clean carfax report, test drove perfect, great shape and the car dealership made us believe this was an immaculate vehicle. We has the CX7 for 5 days when the timing chain failed!!!!!! We called the dealership and they wouldn't help is at all! We purchased the extended warranty only to be told that the dealership we bought the vehicle from not only knew th[Show More]We bought our 2007 Mazda CX7 in May 2015. Clean carfax report, test drove perfect, great shape and the car dealership made us believe this was an immaculate vehicle. We has the CX7 for 5 days when the timing chain failed!!!!!! We called the dealership and they wouldn't help is at all! We purchased the extended warranty only to be told that the dealership we bought the vehicle from not only knew there was a problem with the timing chain, they also reported to the warranty company to see if they could get it replaced before the dealership sold it. So that meant the warranty we bought was already void because it was now considered a "pre existing condition!" We had to pay $1200.00 to have the timing chain fixed. After we got the vehicle back, within 3 days, the check engine light started coming on. Code reader would call for different sensors to be replaced. After replacing all sensors, the vehicle began to be very difficult to start. Turns out, the EGR valve was completely plugged up. So we replaced that and low and behold, I've drive my CX7 for 3 weeks without any problems......... Until today...... Driving home from work, I pressed the gas pedal and the awful eat wining noise started and the power in the engine decreased by about half....... Now it's sitting in the driveway in need of a new turbo!!!!!! I haven't even owned this CX7 for 100 days!!!! This was my first mazda and I can assure you it will be my LAST!!!! I can't believe all these problems and Mazda knew all along and kept selling and have not issues recalls!!!

• JackieAugust 29, 2015 at 9:43 am

  Vehicle: 2007 Mazda CX7. 60k miles. It began to make the rattle sound at start up. Right away, I asked the local Mazda dealer about it and they said it was a normal sound for Mazdas. They wanted to charge me just to look at it and diagnose the car since my warranty has now expired. I took it to my local mechanic who stated that it was the Actuator / timing chain; and no it is not a normal sound. W[Show More]Vehicle: 2007 Mazda CX7. 60k miles. It began to make the rattle sound at start up. Right away, I asked the local Mazda dealer about it and they said it was a normal sound for Mazdas. They wanted to charge me just to look at it and diagnose the car since my warranty has now expired. I took it to my local mechanic who stated that it was the Actuator / timing chain; and no it is not a normal sound. Without fixing it, I would have a dead engine in time. I did not wait long to get it fixed. Within 2 weeks, my parts arrived and took it in for fixing. After replacing all new parts, the rattle noise is now gone. I purchased a timing kit that has all new parts and the VVT Actuator. However, the check engine light comes on and the engine runs sluggish. It appears that the car/engine does not want to be in-time. My car has been in with the mechanic shop for almost 2 weeks now. My mechanic stated he has taken the engine apart 4 times now and cannot find the issue now with the timing or why it will not hold timing. Is this issue fixable? or is my car now a big piece of metal?

• Kimberly SAugust 29, 2015 at 1:51 am

  It's been six months and four days since I purchased my 2007 Mazda Cx7 used with 111k miles. Two weeks in failed VVT. VVT and timing chain replaced May 2015 and now two days ago, my turbocharger has failed. I'm stuck bcs of course there's no warranty, I do not see any information on this site of the state of this class action lawsuit, and most importantly, I'm left with decided should I pay for [Show More]It's been six months and four days since I purchased my 2007 Mazda Cx7 used with 111k miles. Two weeks in failed VVT. VVT and timing chain replaced May 2015 and now two days ago, my turbocharger has failed. I'm stuck bcs of course there's no warranty, I do not see any information on this site of the state of this class action lawsuit, and most importantly, I'm left with decided should I pay for the Turbocharger to be repaired or cut my loss and get a another car with a car note.

• Jason DAugust 20, 2015 at 1:09 pm

  I own a Mazda 3 2007 with 126k and I have just started getting the rattle noise and I keep my car in excellent working condition with oil changes every 3500-500 (depending on driving conditions) and it looks like this is a common defect with these engines. I tried to contact the Lawyer on the CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 56:8-20 but maybe someone on here has more information? Plea[Show More]I own a Mazda 3 2007 with 126k and I have just started getting the rattle noise and I keep my car in excellent working condition with oil changes every 3500-500 (depending on driving conditions) and it looks like this is a common defect with these engines. I tried to contact the Lawyer on the CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 56:8-20 but maybe someone on here has more information? Please advise. Regards.

• IraAugust 13, 2015 at 7:24 pm

  I have owned 2-CX7 over the last 9 years. I complained about the noise described with the timing chain that Mazda doesn't want to admit to in both car's.Both times I took the cars to Mazda dealer they said everything sounds normal. Recently within the last 3-months I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden I hear this whining noise and no power on any incline. I made it home about 40 miles[Show More]I have owned 2-CX7 over the last 9 years. I complained about the noise described with the timing chain that Mazda doesn't want to admit to in both car's.Both times I took the cars to Mazda dealer they said everything sounds normal. Recently within the last 3-months I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden I hear this whining noise and no power on any incline. I made it home about 40 miles and called my extended warranty company. They said they wouldn't cover any engine problem because my last oil change was more the 7500 miles. I was at the station where I get work done on my cars and they told me their cousin had the same problem and Mazda didn't admit that there was a problem with the turbo going and the timing chain but they repaired it for her. I called Mazda and they didn't admit there was a problem but they did replace the turbo and timing chain at no cost except I had to pay $700 in rental fee's. If there is no problem why are they so fast to replace these parts that cost about $6000 to replace. Two days ago I just came home from driving all day, shut my car off and within 5-minutes my engine was engulfed in flame. The car was destroyed. Now I have been told about this law suit and boy was I lucky not to have been driving when this happened. I'm wondering if anyone else's car has caught fire. The insurance company towed the car and is going to do an inspection to see what might have caused this. My guess is that Mazda is hiding something and until enough people get hurt or die, then they will admit to it. Why do people have to get hurt and die for these huge company's to come forward with the truth. That's why they should pay and pay big time.

• Dwayne PAugust 13, 2015 at 12:51 am

  07 MazdaSpeed 3. Im at 82,XXX miles and about 10k miles ago i had to pay to have the timing chain and tensioner replaced.$1,600!! I've always heard the ticking noise some describe but the dealership swore it was nothing. It started having a problem with oil consumption as well as smoke out the tail pipe. Then the other week it decided to give out and start running like crap. According to the mecha[Show More]07 MazdaSpeed 3. Im at 82,XXX miles and about 10k miles ago i had to pay to have the timing chain and tensioner replaced.$1,600!! I've always heard the ticking noise some describe but the dealership swore it was nothing. It started having a problem with oil consumption as well as smoke out the tail pipe. Then the other week it decided to give out and start running like crap. According to the mechanic oil started pouring into the 3rd cylinder and cause my whole motor to go to crap. I get online looking for engine swap inf and I run across this article. Every problem I have encountered seems to be traceable back to the problem at hand caused by Mazda. My question is, has anything came of this lawsuit and if so, is there anything i can do to help the process of getting my car fixed. I would really like to not have to pay/perform an engine swap at my own expense if there's a chance that Mazda is at fault. So, any hope for help here?

• Robert FAugust 9, 2015 at 1:55 am

  cx7 2007, the sequence of events follows the same pattern, turbo goes then the timing chain then the engine went, after about $3,000 in repairs at the dealer. $1,300 just for the timing chain

• MariahJuly 30, 2015 at 9:12 pm

  Purchased a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 from a dealership in my hometown, pottsville. Within 24 hours I had problems. It was in the dealerships service dept more than i had it myself. There were engine issues, al eak in the door seal, window malfunctions, etc. After a month of fighting with the dealership they told me that it was my fault and I chose a bad vehicle and I was stuck with it. A year later on[Show More]Purchased a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 from a dealership in my hometown, pottsville. Within 24 hours I had problems. It was in the dealerships service dept more than i had it myself. There were engine issues, al eak in the door seal, window malfunctions, etc. After a month of fighting with the dealership they told me that it was my fault and I chose a bad vehicle and I was stuck with it. A year later on my wayto a Mazda dealership to have it inspected the check engine light comes on. The Mazda dealership service dept. tells me it's the timing chain and vvf issue and said it a $1,500-2,200 job and that there was an expired warranty and they would see if there was anything they could do. Needless to say I never heard from them again after repeated phones calls and am still stuck with this vehicle.

• MeganJuly 29, 2015 at 8:42 pm

  I bought my Mazda CX7 2008 2.3 liter Aug 2012. 5 Weeks after purchase my air compressor goes and causes a fire. 1800 dollars later it is fix. And this was at 78,000 miles. March 2013 I was driving the POS vehicle going 35 miles and BOOM there was a loud noise, sounded like a shotgun went off in the cabin of the car. I lost power steering , lost power etc. I got the car pulled off the side of t[Show More]I bought my Mazda CX7 2008 2.3 liter Aug 2012. 5 Weeks after purchase my air compressor goes and causes a fire. 1800 dollars later it is fix. And this was at 78,000 miles. March 2013 I was driving the POS vehicle going 35 miles and BOOM there was a loud noise, sounded like a shotgun went off in the cabin of the car. I lost power steering , lost power etc. I got the car pulled off the side of the road and I noticed a oil slick about 80 yards long behind my car. Mind you the mileage is only @ 101,000, & I have always maintained my vehicle since I purchased It , oil change every 5000 miles and I have every record pertaining to maintenance to the POS Mazda. I started walking the oil slick to where It started, I noticed chunks of metal in the road and I picked it up... The chunks of metal were my oil pan that blew apart from the rods in the motor coming apart in the motor. I take my car to a shop for them to figure out what happened. Apparently my motor blew 3 rods.... HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WHEN YOU MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE ???? Mazda AKA Ford built a horrible vehicle and they know it but yet they wont do one thing. I bought my car used , I still owe on it. (3600) I just finished paying off the new motor As of today I have bought : * new motor ($3600) * new oil pan ( $100.00) * new starter (100.00 * new temp sensor ($50.00) * new turbo ($1,200) Such bullshit that myself and others have to go through this, when we bought our vehicles we thought we were going with a good manufacturer but nope. Mazda/ Ford does nothing. Bravo, I WILL NEVER BY A MAZDA AGAIN OR A FORD.

• BrendaJuly 25, 2015 at 1:23 pm

  I have a 2007 Mazda6, V6 3.0 litr. and it did exultantly what this artificial is saying,, so just had motor rebuilt, top to bottom , had my car back 5 months and $8,000 later and it just did the same,,, i want added to this class action,,, variable valve timing assembly failure leading to catastrophic engine failures, according to the[Show More]I have a 2007 Mazda6, V6 3.0 litr. and it did exultantly what this artificial is saying,, so just had motor rebuilt, top to bottom , had my car back 5 months and $8,000 later and it just did the same,,, i want added to this class action,,, variable valve timing assembly failure leading to catastrophic engine failures, according to the complaint. - ,, When the engine is started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing actuator at first start for a couple of seconds. This is caused by the lock pin of the variable valve timing -, this is round 2 with this,,, all the same thing,,,

• MartyBJuly 23, 2015 at 7:12 pm

  2006 Mazda 6 sport hatchback. Purchased brand new in 2007, now it has 70,000 miles and engine failure. Regular service since new plus 5 weeks in the shop for airbag repair last November. Total lack of quality, this car should not be having these problems until way over 100,000 miles. Not sure it is worth a fix at this point.

• JmsWltnJuly 15, 2015 at 4:16 am

  2006 Mazda 6 2.3 120,000 meticulous oil changes 4500 miles or less. full synthetic every time. never (EVER!) used a drop of oil in between changes. 2 days ago we get a knocking sound merging on to expressway but went away. got home checked the oil and was low. added 1..2..3.. and 1/2 quarts of oil to top it off, REALLY!?!?? there is no leaks no smoke no residue on/in/around the tail pipes or bump[Show More]2006 Mazda 6 2.3 120,000 meticulous oil changes 4500 miles or less. full synthetic every time. never (EVER!) used a drop of oil in between changes. 2 days ago we get a knocking sound merging on to expressway but went away. got home checked the oil and was low. added 1..2..3.. and 1/2 quarts of oil to top it off, REALLY!?!?? there is no leaks no smoke no residue on/in/around the tail pipes or bumper and no drips or oil collected anywhere. Its as if it just vanished from the engine. Today (yep 2 days later)the knock showed up again checked the oil, a quart down. now i have a steady tap/knock that gets bad around 2100 rpm. I have been on the mazda/ford forums and am not at all the only person this has happened to.. some as low as 64k miles. we also had the all of a sudden transmission no reverse jump gear transmission failure at 37k but fortunately they covered that under warranty. and we never saw better than 23 mpg in this thing.. what a piece of crap!

• chakataJuly 14, 2015 at 12:56 am

  i bought my cx7 back in 2007 brand new on the lot and is very fortunate that it stills run today. yes i have all the same problem as you all do but with alot of care and replacement it stills run. i'm most upset with the dealership giving me the run around when i have issue. i took my car in for an oil change and was charged for when the job was never done. i got into wth the manager and still[Show More]i bought my cx7 back in 2007 brand new on the lot and is very fortunate that it stills run today. yes i have all the same problem as you all do but with alot of care and replacement it stills run. i'm most upset with the dealership giving me the run around when i have issue. i took my car in for an oil change and was charged for when the job was never done. i got into wth the manager and still nothing was resolve. i know when oil is changed or not cause i do them myself. after the incident i never went back. service is poor. major work done on my car is wheel bearing, ac compressor,inner and outer tie rod and yes my timing is bad with hissing noise but still taking chances to this day and last is oil leaking.

• LissetteJuly 9, 2015 at 6:15 pm

  CX7 is at 90k miles. VVT failure - caused my oil light to turn on. I brought it in, turbocharger is gone, engine is gone and they want over 10k to fix. Called Mazda customer service, after 2 weeks of "reviewing records" they say car is out of warranty. Clearly they did not listen to the first 5 min of the phone call which they asked me for the mileage and it was evident. I am seeking an attor[Show More]CX7 is at 90k miles. VVT failure - caused my oil light to turn on. I brought it in, turbocharger is gone, engine is gone and they want over 10k to fix. Called Mazda customer service, after 2 weeks of "reviewing records" they say car is out of warranty. Clearly they did not listen to the first 5 min of the phone call which they asked me for the mileage and it was evident. I am seeking an attorney to please assist me because this is unfair and unjust to do this to so many people. I id purchase the extended warranty and also did every maintenance and oil change with the local dealer. Highly disappointed and I will never purchase another Mazda again.

• NickJuly 8, 2015 at 2:57 am

  2008 Mazda 3 with 85K. VVT failure causing loud noise with potential for catastrophic engine failure.

• davidJuly 7, 2015 at 3:58 am

  I ALSO HAVE A MAZDA CX7 2007 ENGINE NOISE AND TIMING CHANGE BROKE HAW DO I GET IN AN THIS CLASS ACTION SUIT

• franciscoJune 27, 2015 at 3:12 pm

  I bought my Mazda Cx7in 2009 brand new.Top of the line.Ican not the describe all the problems tha i have with this car.all the record s are at the dealership.It have very incovenience for my family and me ever since i bought thi vehicle.Yesterday i took the car to the dealership because a light on the dashboard was on.The told me it was a fuel injector mal funtion.My car have only 43000 thousands [Show More]I bought my Mazda Cx7in 2009 brand new.Top of the line.Ican not the describe all the problems tha i have with this car.all the record s are at the dealership.It have very incovenience for my family and me ever since i bought thi vehicle.Yesterday i took the car to the dealership because a light on the dashboard was on.The told me it was a fuel injector mal funtion.My car have only 43000 thousands mile and I maintence the car by the book.It always is a problem.Despite y have an extended warranty I have a deductible of 250 dollars

• rogelioJune 21, 2015 at 4:04 pm

  I've stated my comments below about never being notified about any defects on my mazda cx7. Please contact if any further info. Is needed.

• MargaritaJune 8, 2015 at 10:37 pm

  I have the 08 CX7 bought it for my little girl for her good grades and perfect attendance in high school also for her sweet 16 very disappointed so mad i have never had problems with a vehicle so fast if i fix the problem they told me its going to be good for only a couple of months.now WHAT?????? how do i join the class action suit? anybodyyyyy???

• DACHONJune 8, 2015 at 6:25 pm

  I purchased my 2008 CX-7 Grand Touring used from CarMax 3 years ago. In July 2014, the VVT system went out at 90,000 miles. Of course it was not covered through Mazda, however my extended warranty covered the cost. The car has been in and out of the shop 8 additional timed since then. Three of the four cylinders had to be replaced (one going out 50 miles after getting my car back from the shop)[Show More]I purchased my 2008 CX-7 Grand Touring used from CarMax 3 years ago. In July 2014, the VVT system went out at 90,000 miles. Of course it was not covered through Mazda, however my extended warranty covered the cost. The car has been in and out of the shop 8 additional timed since then. Three of the four cylinders had to be replaced (one going out 50 miles after getting my car back from the shop), the transfer case needed to be replaced along with a host of other problems. Last week I hear a pop and a bunch noise form under the hood. Turns out I threw a rod that shot through the engine. The engine, starter, turbo, transmission, drive plate, etc. ALL have to be replaces at a cost of $16,000! My extended warranty will not pay because it exceeds the value of the car. I've maintained my car and have receipts to prove it...in fact, I had an oil change 4 days before this occurred. I'm now without a car, not to mention I'm still paying the car note...

• KristalMay 17, 2015 at 4:34 am

  I also have a 2007 CX7 with the same problems.

• KristinMay 14, 2015 at 2:29 pm

  I just had this same issue and I don't even have 100,000 miles on my car yet. They say its beyond repair and nothing they can do. How do I get in on this law suit? Please help.

• JohnMay 13, 2015 at 1:18 am

  I have a 2009 CX-7 with complete engine failure due to VVT. How do I get in on this class-action suit?

• ItaliaMay 11, 2015 at 3:35 pm

  I purchased a Mazda cx7 from Carmax. I used the car for a little over a year and now the engine is completely shot. The car is a lemon sitting in my drive way while i continue to make payments on the 20,000 dollar vihicle. I'm a struggling collage student who is now borrowing cars in order to get to school and work.

• silviuApril 29, 2015 at 1:51 am

  bought my third mazda from mazda dealer.big mistake!.CX7 after the emission software was updated for free by mazda dealer,I found the oil level an inch above the max level on the dipstick.care being under warranty,mazda agreed to look into this issue.the replaced the fuel pump twice.no fix.replaced the injectors.no fix.replaced the engine.no fix.after that they said that they do not know what is g[Show More]bought my third mazda from mazda dealer.big mistake!.CX7 after the emission software was updated for free by mazda dealer,I found the oil level an inch above the max level on the dipstick.care being under warranty,mazda agreed to look into this issue.the replaced the fuel pump twice.no fix.replaced the injectors.no fix.replaced the engine.no fix.after that they said that they do not know what is going on so all is good.I've got the oil report stating that the oil is contaminated with fuel,but mazda do not know how to fix this.The contamination is so high ,to the point that is a fire hazard.more I drive more fuel is mixed with lube oil.every 1000 km I have the oil change done.I offer to pay for repair,but since they do not have a fix,they cannot do anything .car is 5 yrs old and 60000 km.Paid over 50000 cad new.When I inquired for a buy back they offer 6000 cad.and they claim that there is no issue with the engine.I am assuming that there are a lot of cx 7 with the same issue I have,but since the owners are not aware and mazda will not advertise,you will end up with a brocken engine,brocken turbo or a car on fire because of fuel contamination.There are also so many owners that were blamed by mazda for the engine or turbo failure,sayng that the owners did not proprely took care of there cars.So CHECK your oil level closely, if is over the max mark on the dipstick,you guys are in for surprises .Cheers from canada!

• AngelApril 21, 2015 at 10:18 pm

  I bought a Mazda tribute Feb 7 2015 and March 14 2015 it burned up due over heating electrical causing engine to catch firer had my whole family in it at the time my son daughter 4yr grandson unborn grandson 10month old granddaughter there lives was at risk and now not getting anywhere with any answer except after it burned I was told about the recall

• BelindaApril 15, 2015 at 10:47 pm

  I purchased a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 in April 2011. I believe that the mechanical issue was known about at that time, but I was not informed. The car's engine light would come on and I would take it to the dealer from which I purchased. I was told about other problems which would be fixed and the light would come back on a few days later. The last time I took the car back I complained about all [Show More]I purchased a used 2007 Mazda CX-7 in April 2011. I believe that the mechanical issue was known about at that time, but I was not informed. The car's engine light would come on and I would take it to the dealer from which I purchased. I was told about other problems which would be fixed and the light would come back on a few days later. The last time I took the car back I complained about all of the symtoms of the turbo going bad. White smoke from tail pipe, jerky motions, oil burn. They reprogramed a sensor and that was it. They never mentioned the extension on the warranty. Come to find out it had expired a couple of months after the last visit to the dearler. I've just had it at an independent foreign repair shop for the timing chain repair.

• EvangelinaMarch 29, 2015 at 5:44 pm

  I had timing chain replaced within a month of buying used. I had to fight with dealership to get them to pay for it. Within a couple of weeks "new" timing chain gave out, and another new one was put in. Noise never went away, oil leak started after timing change work was done. Last week the vehicle stalled on myhhusband on his way to work. He called me to get it towed. Not 10 minutes after husband[Show More]I had timing chain replaced within a month of buying used. I had to fight with dealership to get them to pay for it. Within a couple of weeks "new" timing chain gave out, and another new one was put in. Noise never went away, oil leak started after timing change work was done. Last week the vehicle stalled on myhhusband on his way to work. He called me to get it towed. Not 10 minutes after husband left vehicle on roadside, it went up in flames! Spontaneous combustion! The whole engine and hood tires everything burned! Waiting on insurance to see what they say.

• VanessaMarch 26, 2015 at 3:08 pm

  My 2007 cx-7 (purchased new) is sitting in the repair shop waiting for its new timing chain. I have 57,924 K miles on this car. I was lucky not to have been stranded on the side of the road with a bad engine. I taked a service rep last time I was in mazda why they quit making cx-7. He told me bad timing chains. If you ever hear a clicking sound in your engine get it in here. Good thing I remembe[Show More]My 2007 cx-7 (purchased new) is sitting in the repair shop waiting for its new timing chain. I have 57,924 K miles on this car. I was lucky not to have been stranded on the side of the road with a bad engine. I taked a service rep last time I was in mazda why they quit making cx-7. He told me bad timing chains. If you ever hear a clicking sound in your engine get it in here. Good thing I remembered what that service guy said! Not so happy 1250.00 for new timing chain in a car that has low miles. You wont see me ever buy a Mazda again.

• RONALDMarch 6, 2015 at 12:14 am

  Like to talk to the law firm that filed the class action law suit. I am an owner of a 2008 Mazada Miata with 36,500 miles on the speedo. Engine failed a month ago on the interstate in my home state of Florida. Cost of repair has been stated to be $8,000.00. The cost figure includes a used engine with 8,000 miles on it. Year at this writing is unknown. Car is still in the dealership waiting [Show More]Like to talk to the law firm that filed the class action law suit. I am an owner of a 2008 Mazada Miata with 36,500 miles on the speedo. Engine failed a month ago on the interstate in my home state of Florida. Cost of repair has been stated to be $8,000.00. The cost figure includes a used engine with 8,000 miles on it. Year at this writing is unknown. Car is still in the dealership waiting Mazada parts necessay to finish repairs. This is the third Mazada that my family has owned and it will be the last. The local dealership is of little help and the corporate office in California is a joke. I wanted to address a letter to someone in authority and was told that policy forbade it. I sent a letter to a functional department head as directed by the operator who took my call. Prior calls to customer service personnel was not productive.

• J. MorrisonFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:51 am

  My wife and I were in the market for a vehicle the summer of 2011. We had a check from our institution in the back pocket so we went searching. Our search starts with the Toyota Venza (new), and the Infinity Q35 (pre-owned) . We visited approximately 5 dealerships the weekend previous to July 4th, 2011 - alot of test drives, alot of negotiations which were close, but not as satisfactory. After [Show More]My wife and I were in the market for a vehicle the summer of 2011. We had a check from our institution in the back pocket so we went searching. Our search starts with the Toyota Venza (new), and the Infinity Q35 (pre-owned) . We visited approximately 5 dealerships the weekend previous to July 4th, 2011 - alot of test drives, alot of negotiations which were close, but not as satisfactory. After not moving the needle as much as we had desired, my wife has an idea to check out the dealership of Mazda in Huntington Beach. We look at the Cx7 & Cx9 (new) and after test driving a few, she decides to look into the Cx7 as she was previously unfamiliar with the vehicle. After mulling options over (blank check was good for up to 40k in financing, 4.1 APR) she decides to purchase the Mazda (24,900). We select a model, which has 13 miles on it - and though others (Venza, Infinity) were her chief desire, she believes that the decision was a good, more economical one. We (she) purchases the vehicle July 4th, 2011. One month in, the front driver tire blows out on the 55 freeway in Costa Mesa. The car is driven to the dealer the next day - to have a tire placed on. The price was surely "surprise surprise" - $250.00. We push to know why the tire was so expensive, it's because the size is new for this size vehicle and there's one maker of the tire. Bridgestone. We pay for it begrudgingly, and go about our way. Fast forward to February 6th, 2015, a shade over 3 years, 6 months of owning the vehicle. The vehicle history is good, maintenance is excellent (my wife is a therapist for children with autism so that's why vehicle choice was extremely important - traveling client to client in administering therapy sessions) and without warning, she cannot reverse. She can drive forward, yet is losing power when the automatic attempts to shift from 1st to 2nd gear, so it jumps from first to 3rd. We take the vehicle to Browning Mazda in Cerritos and we are advised that the transmission needs to be replaced ($3,200.00). 3 years 6 months 64,262 miles, excellent maintenance history, & this vehicle needs a NEW transmission? This felt like a terrible joke. The power train warranty? 3y/60k. Expired just over 4,000 miles ago. If there's an engine issue, we usually receive a warning (ie - check engine light flashes on when the oil hits around 3,500) - yet for a failed transmission the vehicle took a dump without warning. We contact Mazda (corporate) & are advised later in the day that they would pay half of the ticketed amount. That's still egregious as there wouldn't be a vehicle sold if most buyers knew that at such ridiculously low mileage, the transmission would fail them. We retrieve the vehicle and have it looked at for two more opinions and apparently there are no codes indicating the transmission is bad, yet it's obviously the transmission according to the mechanic as indicated simply by the test drive. One transmission mechanic wanted to advise us that Mazda contains many Ford parts, including the transmission and the parts itself. He opens a book, shows a Ford Escape transmission cover (as an example to start) & shows the transmission cover for a Mazda Cx7. The covers??? Same shape. Same size. Same diameter. The only difference was the material each was made out of. He also advised us that Ford held a controlling stake in Mazda for a very long time and that Mazda in engine make up is similar to many Ford vehicles. I'm thankful for such insight as now, my wife, she's apparently back to square one now & cannot trust a Mazda vehicle. We will just take it on the chin, pay the dealer, trade it in and get into the vehicle she wanted to originally (Toyota Venza) as it has a powertrain of 7y/100k, and we have another blank check and a few we are willing to pay more of a premium for now as opposed to settling (which appears now, that we did). My advice, if you could help it remain in a Toyota (I drive a Lexus and plan to remain with Toyota) or Honda (my wife bought a Civic new in 2001, drove it to 2011 without issue, netting 170k miles before selling to a UCI college student, then purchasing this Mazda vehicle). If my story helps you even a little bit, I am definitely thankful. This experience feels completely underhanded and we feel hoodwinked.

• JessieFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:40 am

  i need some help with car max and mazda please help!!!

• BrendaJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:09 am

  07 Mazda cx 7 turbo , noises from motor, was told it's a turbo noise not unusual, everything I've heard everyone else say is exactly what's going on with mine, it's in the shop and has already racked up $1000. We don't have and were still paying on it, got from used dealer! I hate that this company is getting away with this!

• YorellJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:07 pm

  I am experience steam engine problems after having my vehicle for eight months. I I received a clean carfax report at time of purchaseand less than a year later engine problems with my Mazda 2007cx7. I thought that having a foreign car I would not experience such a major car problems. I see I picked the wrong foriegn car manufacturer.

• RhondaJanuary 5, 2015 at 2:26 pm

  My 2007 Mazda CX7 with just barely over 100,000 miles on it, has been sitting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where it broke down repeatedly on a family vacation from the exact reasons stated in this article. It was a complete nightmare and a story that many people cannot believe.Over $3000 in repairs on the trip (not to mention hundreds spent on rental cars, hotels and tow trucks) and we are now waiting f[Show More]My 2007 Mazda CX7 with just barely over 100,000 miles on it, has been sitting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where it broke down repeatedly on a family vacation from the exact reasons stated in this article. It was a complete nightmare and a story that many people cannot believe.Over $3000 in repairs on the trip (not to mention hundreds spent on rental cars, hotels and tow trucks) and we are now waiting for a new (or used) engine because the VVT failure destroyed the engine and kept us from continuing our trip. We have been on a "waiting list" for a new or used engine since July of 2013 ... and are still #20-something on the list. That right there should tell you there's a HUGE problem! I changed the oil every 3,000 miles on that car - even took it to the dealer to have it changed - I LOVED my CX7 ... so they cannot blame lack of oil changes for the problem! I just cannot believe that Mazda can have such a catastrophic defect in their engine and not be held accountable. We are now looking at another ~$6000 to replace the engine on a car that was 6 years old when a known defect left us stranded. Did I mention that the vehicle has also had the radiator replaced AND a new transmission? Oh ... AND our 2001 MAZDA Tribute, in 2010 while parked at my husband's office, caught on fire from some sort of short circuit in a control panel. Needless to say ... we are DONE with Mazda!

• SherryNovember 18, 2014 at 9:25 pm

  2007 Cx7 Grand Touring 78,000 miles Four days ago while driving 40 mph, the CHECK ENGINE light suddenly went on and a tapping noise was heard as the car downshifted from 6th to 3rd gear on a slightly inclined roadway. It immediately shifted to 6th gear once reaching the flat area of roadway and appeared to drive normally the distance home (3 miles) unless the road inclined. The light remained on. [Show More]2007 Cx7 Grand Touring 78,000 miles Four days ago while driving 40 mph, the CHECK ENGINE light suddenly went on and a tapping noise was heard as the car downshifted from 6th to 3rd gear on a slightly inclined roadway. It immediately shifted to 6th gear once reaching the flat area of roadway and appeared to drive normally the distance home (3 miles) unless the road inclined. The light remained on. Nervous, I arranged a flat bed tow the 26 miles to avoid any damage to the car figuring I was playing it safe and due to no available service being open, I had to wait til Monday to have the car towed. At the dealer, they started it right up and said it seemed normal except for the light being on so I relaxed and walked to rent a car across the street for a one day term like they told me to. I asked how long this would take and how long shall I make a rental contract for and they said "do what you have to, We have no idea right now." Today I called when I still heard no news about the car, I finally got a "preliminary" report that a timing change issue occurred the computer reported a VVT issue and they were still in the process of estimating damage, costs and would call when they could talk about it. I was devastated as I hung up the phone. My car was in perfect condition and maintained by Mazda service only at every recommended service and oil change schedule. Having only 78,000 miles I find it unbelievable this happened at all. Mazda USA said they "May" make an exception to the 70,000 extension given in 2012 which I never even knew about and should have as the sole owner of the car. Now that it is 8,000+ miles over that courtesy extension because they knew of the defect I will have to wait a full review of records and Mazda conferring the dealer about what is going on. While this happens I am out the cost of the tow, and rental fees for a car with no indication from anyone as to how long this will all take. I have always bragged about my car and the amazing service I have been given by Mazda but today, I feel like I paid $35,000 for a car I will never be able to drive again and have no way to replace it right now. Devastated Cx7 Owner hoping her McZoomy will live to drive again..

• JamesOctober 8, 2014 at 9:17 pm

  2008 cx7 grand tour. Having the same problems with the turbo charger and timing chain problems. Have spent over $2000.00 and the problem is still not fixed. Seems the oil being blown out may have caused damage also. We purchased the car with about 37,000 miles and a perfectly clean car fax showing it had been in for regular maintenance. Two months after purchase the problems started. I can on[Show More]2008 cx7 grand tour. Having the same problems with the turbo charger and timing chain problems. Have spent over $2000.00 and the problem is still not fixed. Seems the oil being blown out may have caused damage also. We purchased the car with about 37,000 miles and a perfectly clean car fax showing it had been in for regular maintenance. Two months after purchase the problems started. I can only hope it can be fixed so I can unload it.

• MaxwellSeptember 7, 2014 at 6:34 am

  I used to look up to Mazda as "one of the best" dealers because I am 17 and my first car I ever got to ride or drive was my mom's 2004 Mazda 6i. Wonderful and beautiful car due to my moms superior care of the vehicle since she bought it and my nagging to never listen to the page that states that you should change the oil every 7500 miles. I knew there was something up with that, there are complain[Show More]I used to look up to Mazda as "one of the best" dealers because I am 17 and my first car I ever got to ride or drive was my mom's 2004 Mazda 6i. Wonderful and beautiful car due to my moms superior care of the vehicle since she bought it and my nagging to never listen to the page that states that you should change the oil every 7500 miles. I knew there was something up with that, there are complaints everywhere about Mazda's inconsideration to their customers and false cover ups. She will be very interested to hear about Mazda's incompetence and ridiculous ways. I have lost all respect for Mazda. If they would cover this up, what else would they cover up? This has costed consumer's nationwide thousands of dollars out of their pockets when it should have been Mazda. I'd rather buy a Camry with the horrible recall on it than buy another Mazda. At least Toyota owned up to their mistakes and tried to make it right from their position. Mazda, you should be ashamed of your lying and inconsideration to your "loyal" customers. You probably have ruined people's lives by sucking their money away from them. Good luck in the future Mazda, but never expect me to every consider buying one of your cars again. No respect.