NHTSA Complaint #10967278 — 2007 MAZDA CX-7

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10967278
Vehicle	2007 MAZDA CX-7
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 20, 2017
Date Filed	March 20, 2017
Mileage	92,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA CX-7. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBOCHARGER ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,600.

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