2010 Mazda CX-7 Wheels Problems

“I was driving home from work, taking a left turn, when my car jolted to a stop in the intersection. I was unable to move my car out of the intersection, because the wheel wasn't attached properly anymore. I called for a tow truck, and the vehicle was towed to a local auto shop. At the auto shop they discovered that a previously recalled part (lower control arm) had failed, which is what caused all of the damage. I was not aware of this recall. I called the Mazda dealership where I purchased the vehicle to ask for advice. …”

“On 4/21/2016 around 1:15pm, I was heading east on I-694 at about 65 MPH. Suddenly, the tire low pressure indicator light up on the dashboard with three warning chimes. I travelled for another 5-6 miles and the tire noise became much more noticeable in the back. I was in the left lane of the 3 lane interstate and two more lanes on the right to exit mn highway 252. With no easy access to the right shoulder and heavy traffic, I pulled off onto the left shoulder, put on the emergency hazard flashers. …”

“While on interstate the tire pressure sensor illuminated. Husband checked all tires and discovered that one of the valve stems was broken. The outside was corroded. The slightest pressure on it was releasing air at a rapid rate. We had only just purchased the car a week before. How this was not caught by the service department at the dealership is beyond me. The dealership replaced the stem, but we were told that this is a common problem. Really? Then why aren't there any recalls on this? …”

“In march 2016, two of the nuts securing the tire pressure sensors cracked. One sensor loosened causing the tire to lose air and go completely flat. Upon inspection of the remaining three sensors, mechanics found another cracked nut on a pressure sensor. It was not possible to replace the nut. Corrosion on the tire pressure sensors corroded to much to allow nuts to be replaced. In the end, two tire pressure sensors needed to be replaced for corrosion on the exposed threads and corroded/cracked nuts.”

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver side wheels pushed towards the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v593000 (suspension) and 16v356000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”