Mazda CX-7 Gearbox & Transmission Problems

It’s not too difficult to repair, but it might be costly. Have it assessed by another mechanic or dealer and get a quote on fixing it.

I CONTACTED Mazda and was told no upgrade is available for the CX7.

I wouldn’t expect them to touch the transmission when replacing the turbocharger. You could have another mechanic check the work done.

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.