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150 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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Replying to: zoomzoom77 (Feb 08, 2009 8:49 am) This being my 3rd summer of A/C I was totally dumbfounded when the air started blowing warm in May 2009. Reading these posts I see I am not alone. I am ready to go after Mazda to fix this problem especially knowing the problem is there and having so many people dissatisfied. Even though I am over my warranty, I will fight this! I have to travel 120 miles just to get to my dealership. When I took it in to be looked at, they told me it was the compressor and it would cost $1500.00 Then they tried to sell me an extended warranty to use to get it fixed. Is that a scam or what? Has anyone out there had some satisfaction from Mazda? I'm just now looking into what can be done. Thank you your input on this.
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Replying to: rhondeb (Jun 24, 2009 7:45 pm)
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After reading so many stories about CX-7 AC compressor failure on this sites, I think Mazda needs to recall this model. Here is my experience. I drove Mazda CX-7 that I leased on 2008 September to Lake Tahoe for family camping activity on 06/12/09 from San Jose. After about 3-4 hours drive, we almost reach Lake Tahoe but air condition went off and we smelled something like burning plastic. I know something was wrong but luckily I arrived safely in camping sites. On Saturday (06/13/09) morning when I went to gas station to add fuel, the engine generated heavy smoking and I have to stop to call roadside assistance. My CX-7 was towed to Carlson Neveda, which is about 30 miles away. I had to use a rental car to continue my camping activity and drove back the rental car back to San Jose which was 250 miles away. One week later on 06/19/09, Carlson Mazda dealer called me that my CX-7 was fixed after replacing AC compressor. I had to drive up total 10 hours round trip to get my car and return rental car. It was bad experience. Since my car was less than 2 years old about 25k, I asked Mazda manager whether this CX-7 ac compressor problem is common or not, his answered was a simple 'no'. But I think CX-7 was a defect product and lack of quality control from Mazda. Although I did not need to pay for repair because under warranty, I will never trust Mazda again. I hope Mazda file bankruptcy soon like other GM cars because their products should not be in the market. In my opinion, this kind of problem caused engine smoking on its belt is highly dangerous and fatal error that could cause severe tragedy on the road. This problem should not occur on a 1 year new car. |
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Replying to: theblackscotty (Jun 16, 2009 3:35 am) The mazda dealership wants to charge us almost 3k to fix our 2008 Mazda CX7.  Apparently the service guy said that it was in fact the AC pump that failed and caused all the other problems. He said that the pump, clutch assembly, tensioner, belt, and some crank bolts need replaced. He also said the it would not be covered under the power train warranty. The gentlemen I spoke with there before, said that if the service dept. deemed that it was the AC pump that caused the problem, that it WOULD be covered. That’s why I had it towed 75 miles down there!
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Replying to: zoomzoom77 (Feb 08, 2009 8:49 am) |
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Replying to: sdbobo619 (Jun 24, 2009 11:59 pm) |
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Anyone know who makes the AC compressors for the CX-7?
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 26, 2009 7:58 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Jun 27, 2009 8:00 am) I'm just wondering if they are Denso compressors and not, say, Panasonics. |
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Replying to: ningj (Jun 25, 2009 10:41 am) Thank You.
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