The cx-7 has great steering and handling especially with the all-wheel drive. Its is great for driving in the snow. I had to take care of an airbag issue and a brake issue that mazda paid to have fixed because it was a safety issue. I just had to replace a chain and it was extremely expensive. There is tons of space and the seats fold down nicely so it can haul a lot of stuff, but is also comfortable for passengers. It has a rear wiper which is nice as I live in a very snowy place. Sometimes it is slow to accelerate, but mostly it is a pretty good car. The front of the car has a lot of room and there are a lot of controls on the steering wheel. There is good visibility. The seats are very comfortable, but the arm rests are not adjustable which can be annoying. I can fit a ten foot board in the car diagonally which is very helpful since I do a lot of home repair and diy work. You could easily sleep in the car on a campout. It is easy to get in and out of the car. I wish the seatbelt could be adjusted more. It is very uncomfortable on long trips. I also wish the display had more features such as miles until empty. The rear view mirror has always been loose and has to be adjusted frequently. I love the look of the car. It looks fancy. . I would buy another one.
William C
Great performance on long trips. Great gas mileage with awesome pick up when entering the freeway.
Comfortable, 6 CD stereo, turbo engine which makes it great for taking long trips. It is a very reliable vehicle on of the most reliable I have ever owned.
Meaghan T
Reliable, comfortable vehicle
My car has had very few problems. I do the regular recommended maintenance and not much more and it has held up well. The only issue I've had is with the dashboard navigation system and that only started recently. For a 10 year old car it is still in really good shape. It's very reliable. The seats are comfortable and have heaters which is nice in the winter time.
Michelle P
It is a mini suv, black and has gps.
The Mazda CX-7, is a really wonderful car. It is very comfortable, spacious, enough for my big dogs to fit. Works really well however it does waste more gas than I thought it would but other than that no complaints.
Zac M
Love the room inside the vehicle
Very reliable SUV. Great ground clearance for driving off road and a lot of interior space. Great for kids, animals and family. Perfect for road trips. Great gas mileage and affordable parts. Never had a problem with gas prices or mechanical issues. Id highly recommend this vehicle. Great price and last a long time without any repairs.
Jade Lee
Reliability
Treat this car well -- regularly doing all maintenance the manufacturer recommends -- and it will treat *you* well with plenty of reliability.
John A
My Mazda CX-7. Overall it has been a great car. No major repairs.
We have not had any problems with the CX-7. All repairs have been because of normal wear and tare. Decent mileage for a crossover SUV. Can haul just about anything! Back seat legroom is just OK. Taller people will not like the legroom. Has turbocharged engine which give it a lot of pep.
Lara W
The Turbo makes it even more fun!
I have only had my vehicle just over a year and have loved it since I bought it. One thing that does frustrate me is the sun visor on the driver's side. It does not, and has not since I got it, stay in place. I have had no real problems or issues with it, though. It's comfortable and fun to drive. Love the turbo!
Negative Owner Reviews
Thomas
Poor Turbo Design
What I like the most? When the turbo is spooled up it has some snap to it. What I dislike? We bought it at about 80kmi...it now has 200k...here are the issues: power steering system leak, user interface console (radio control, backup camera, ect) went out fairly quickly ~ 100k, with the AC on it will stall when stopped - again with the AC on it will not start up a hill (your stuck!) - Turbo units notoriously are oil leakers sending billowing clouds out the back. Would I buy it again? No Way. If your looking for a long term relationship (>200kmi) this isnt the car. Was informed by an independant mechanic with close to 200k on it, it was likely the turbo unit had been replaced prior to our buying, as they dont last much over 100kmi if that.
suzy R
It is black and hot. Good size and holds a lot additionally it is a turbo
It is old now and has had some problems. It is black and I live in Florida so brutally hot
Jim W
The engine leaks oil. That leak causes other issues such as lack of power when I step on the gas pedal.
Be careful buying this vehicle you may end spending more money fixing it to keep it running.
Nicholas C
It's a pretty awful car and is barely drivable.
It doesn't drive well and us bad on gas. I have difficult getting places. It doesn't travel long-distance well.
Renee S
Cx-7 is a discontinued model.
Cx-7 is a reliable vehicle if you follow routine maintenance. Only major problems is continuous oil leaks. Cost can add up because most replacement parts have to be genuine Mazda parts.
Mazda CX-7 Models
Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.
Runs great. Always starts. I dislike that it is small and not great in snow. I like larger vehicles for my large family.
Lara W
on February 1, 2021
The Turbo makes it even more fun!
I have only had my vehicle just over a year and have loved it since I bought it. One thing that does frustrate me is the sun visor on the driver's side. It does not, and has not since I got it, stay in place. I have had no real problems or issues with it, though. It's comfortable and fun to drive. Love the turbo!
The 2009 Mazda CX-7 has an average owner rating of 4.16 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 25 other Midsize SUVs.
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2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
5
2
2009 Toyota 4Runner
4.69
20
2009 Mazda CX-7
4.08
Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy
The 2009 Mazda CX-7 has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #5 of 25 other Midsize SUVs.
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Tie
2009 Toyota Venza
26 MPG
1
Tie
2009 Subaru Outback
26 MPG
5
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2009 Mazda CX-7
22 MPG
Is The 2009 Mazda CX-7 A Good Car?
Yes, my car is very reliable, gets good gas mileage, no mechanical issues, and has enough room to travel.
Megan B.
The Mazda cx 7 is an ok vehicle is does have a lot of space inside that is comfortable and roomy. The engine runs kind of sluggish bad overall it runs real good on gas.
Latisha B.
How Reliable Is The 2009 Mazda CX-7?
Very reliable. The only problem I have had is a sensor for my airbag that will sometimes pop up on the dashboard, but no other issues.
Megan B.
The Mazda cx-7 sport has a lot of electrical issues and the engine runs a little sluggish but I think it would be a reliable SUV for a first time driver.
Latisha B.
Is The 2009 Mazda CX-7 A Good Value?
I paid $4,500 for my vehicle, it was a great price. The reason it was so low was due to dents on the outside of the car which were easy to fix.
Megan B.
The average cost for the car is about 5000 to $10,000 so I think the value of the car is okay due to a lot of electrical difficulties on the vehicle.
Answer: The 2009 Mazda CX7 uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.4 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it at...