KnownCarProblems2007 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the steering (40% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 4th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Steering
89 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
Driving and lost power steering indicator light went on, ABS, light came on lost power on radio and dash, called dealer and found no recalls , called Mazda they said VIN does not show recalls . This is a major safety concern and Mazda should fix this as well as others.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda3. While driving at an unknown speed, a loud rattling noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear stabilizer control link and ball joint fractured. The rear stabilizer brushing ring and the control…
Air bags
36 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. As the contact started the vehicle, the frontal air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for additional diagnosis. The contact secured…
I was on a local highway in western ny when I caught black ice. I was going approximately 45-55 MPH/ the car went into a slide which I almost corrected out of but hit more black ice sending me into the guardrail. The front end of the car is smashed and I came to rest about 25 ft from where I impacted the guardrail. No…
Engine
30 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
While trying to accelerate form a stop my car stalled. The engine shut off but the radio and all indicator lights were on the dash. I had to put the car into park and turn the key to the off position and restart the engine. My car is an automatic transmission and has done this multiple times all at similar speeds.…
Since we had this car, we've had to repair the engine oxygen sensor at least 2 times. Why this continues to malfunction we don't know, but at some point we shouldn't have to pay for a faulty engine/electrical system part.
Electrical
19 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 101,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The brake light housing (amber lens) was heated by the bulb to such a degree that the lens itself melted onto the bulb. We are not entirely sure when this happened and may have been ongoing for quite some time. Upon inspection by an experienced automotive technician, it was confirmed that the bulbs were the correct…
My vehicle felt shaky which caused me to swerve slightly causing my back passenger tire to run over a curb. After the scare it seemed to drive like normal. I only had about a 5 minute drive to work. When getting to work, after being inside a few minutes, a coworker pointed out that smoke was coming from the car. I…
Brakes
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the fuel tank was filled. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the purge valve. The valve was replaced, but the vehicle experienced additional failures. The front end vibrated and the engine stalled…
The car idles very high which prevents it from shifting into gear most of the time. The idle and rpms will also accelerate when no one is touching the gas while driving making the car speed up when you are not speeding up. When these issues are happening the car also shuts off while driving it (while it is still on…
Transmission
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. Whenever the transmission was in 3rd gear it slips into neutral, which makes the vehicle drift backwards. Also when driving up a hill the vehicle will slip into neutral instead of third gear. He was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I have a 2007 Mazda Mazda3 and had to replace the transmission at about 50,000 miles. Luckily that was covered under warranty. Now at 80,000 miles, I'm being told that the transmission is bad again and needs to be replaced. The first time it was busy-shifting hard from 4th to 3rd gear when going up large hills. This…
Suspension
14 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the fuel tank was filled. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the purge valve. The valve was replaced, but the vehicle experienced additional failures. The front end vibrated and the engine stalled…
I have had the dealer replace front end parts 2 times. First the front hub bearings. Then they had to replace the intermediate shaft also part of the front end. The car is 2007 with 37,000 miles. I have other cars with over 100,000 miles and never had to replace any of these parts.
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
I bought a Mazda 3, 2.3l which had the original manufacture tires which are goodyear rs a p205/50r17 dot v4h4 4mbr 2906 v2589 which gave me a scare since while I was driving. A piece of tread from my front right came off.took the car to have them replace. They did a diagnostic to see id the car was off balance, but…
Low tire pressure light came on. Found valve stem cracked and leaking air from its side. Has happened to two different valve stems. Southern car never exposed to salt. Valve stems look new. Tire store charges over $200 to replace each one.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between august 28, 2021 and october 28, 2021. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921g.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
Full defect summary
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of electric power steering assist
Summary
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (ehpas).the complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.the complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.on mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the epas high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.if the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating tem
Questions about the 2007 Mazda Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (89 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); air bags (36 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); engine (30 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
- It is 4th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 222 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.