Mazda CX-7 2011 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2011 Mazda CX-7? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2011 Mazda CX-7 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2011 Mazda CX-7 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Used Mazda CX-7 review: 2006-2012
By Ewan Kennedy · 13 Jan 2016
Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Mazda CX-7 as a used buy.
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Used Mazda CX-7 review: 2009-2012
By Graham Smith · 24 Jan 2015
Mazda's heavy use of "Zoom Zoom" in its advertising was enough to tell you it was playing the sports card with its cars, no matter the model. The CX-7 SUV was no different. New From the moment the CX-7 was launched in 2006 Mazda pushed the sporty message, and it didn't back off with the introduction of the Series 2 in
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Mazda, BMW affected again by Takata recalls
By Justin Hilliard · 03 Aug 2017
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced another round of safety recalls, with models from Mazda, Holden, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar affected.
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Mazda CX-7 2011: Fuel consumption
Answered by Graham Smith · 18 Jan 2013

Straight back to your dealer is where. But before you do get your facts straight and run a fuel consumption test so you know exactly what the consumption is. Now, the specs you quote are I'm guessing the official figures, if they are they not real life figures, but the results of a laboratory test done under strict conditions. You won't necessarily get the same consumption, but you should be able to get somewhere close. Based on the figures you have supplied you're not, so you have grounds to complain and ask the dealer to check the car over, even run a consumption test himself.
 

Nearly new SUVs suitable for families?
Answered by Graham Smith · 19 Jun 2017

I would rule out the CX-7 on the basis of poor fuel consumption, the performance of the iX35 petrol version is a little lacking, the Tucson is a better car, but I would suggest the X-Trail is probably your best bet.

Best used 7 seat SUVs under $30k?
Answered by Graham Smith · 23 Dec 2016

Sludge build-up is a turbocharger killer, but sludge won't build up if the car is regularly serviced and the oil is changed so it's always fresh. The problem is usually only with cars that haven't been serviced. Other seven-seaters you could look at are the Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santa Fe, or Toyota Kluger.

My Mazda CX-7 won't move in reverse
Answered by David Morley · 14 Mar 2025

If the car still has drive in the forward gears, but refuses to drive in reverse, it’s a reasonable bet that there’s wear or damage to the transmission’s intrinsic bits that select or control reverse gear. If the transmission was simply low on fluid or had a bad pump or torque converter, it wouldn’t go anywhere in either direction.

A transmission specialist will probably have seen this problem before and will be able to advise of the extent of the damage. Either way, don’t drive the car any farther as you may do more damage.

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