2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 162009

CX-7

  • 72,000 miles
Vehicle driving on route 95 South at 60-65 mph lost power immediately for some unknown reason. Driver able to get car to breakdown lane without power. Unable to start vehicle. Vehicle towed 100 miles to service station. Determination timing chain broke at 72,000 miles. Dealer replace timing chain. Unsuccessful. Needs a new engine. New engine ordered. Parts are at dealership. Potential for injury or death was very great due to rate of speed traveling on a major interstate and sudden loss of power of the vehicle. Breakage occurred at night also.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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