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2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, most often about the transmission (45% of complaints, typically around 11,500 miles). It is the most complained-about MAZDASPEED3 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 problems
Transmission
17 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, driveline.
2007 [VIN]. Driving 25 MPH and suddenly huge load sound underhood followed by much clanking and knocking as I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. Car could not be rolled. Engine dropped 2-3 inches and driver side axle broke and dangled from wheel. Car went to shop and axle, cv joint, complete transmission, fan…
At 8,811 miles the number 4 engine mount (driver's side transaxle to frame) failed even though recall 4607f had already been performed at 826 miles ~8 months ago.
Engine
15 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mazda speed 3. While driving 40 MPH, the motor mount broke when he shifted from first to second gear. As a result, the dry shaft pulled from the transmission and tore the cb axle boot. The contact installed an intake manifold prior to the failure. There is a safety recall for the engine and…
I was rolling in bumper to bumper traffic and went to second gear doing maybe 15 MPH and heard a cluck. At first I thought it was reflectors on the road as that was what it seemed like. I made a turn , and as the thunk persisted, I immediatly stopped and popped the hood and observed the motor fell forward in the the…
Suspension
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: rear, front.
Heard rattle in rear of car. The passenger's side anti roll bar linkage was loose. The nut that secured the linkage was so loose that I was able to turn it with my finger. Dealer found the nut to be loose and torqued it to 40 feet-lb per the manual.
I installed the aftermarket mazdaspeed lowering springs on my [VIN], carefully following the supplied instructions. The instructions require removing the bump stops from the strut mounts. I thought this was strange, but I did it, and later found that my right-front tire tread surface had made contact with the top of…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mazda speed 3. While driving less than 10 MPH, the vehicle went into a full skid and struck a curb. Five miles later, the vehicle lost steering ability and the wheel turned completely around. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced the failed steering rack. The contact stated that…
I installed the aftermarket mazdaspeed lowering springs on my [VIN], carefully following the supplied instructions. The instructions require removing the bump stops from the strut mounts. I thought this was strange, but I did it, and later found that my right-front tire tread surface had made contact with the top of…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: frame and members.
[VIN] transmission/engine mount. These have been failing on a quite a few 2007 [VIN] cars. My dealer would not even check mine upon request. Many dealers either claim to know nothing about it, or are not giving the proper service on this. Mazda canada/USA is also claiming ignorant on this. This is a known issue as…
My vehicle lost its engine off the motor mounts! The car is a 2007 Mazda Mazda speed 3 with 6260 miles on it. During down shifting for a turn I heel-toed, preparing for the next gear and a right turn, coasting at about 30 MPH. During this routine action there was a huge crashing, metallic sound that came out from…
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 MAZDASPEED3 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: If the vehicle is continuously driven under such condition, the no. 4 engine mount bolt may loosen and pull out or break, allowing the transmission to be out of position. In extreme cases, the drive shaft may become detached. If this occurs the vehicle will lose power and will come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the no. 4 engine mount bolt with a modified one, and, if necessary, replace the no. 4 engine mount rubber and bracket with new ones free of charge. The recallbegan on july 13, 2007. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500 .
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the no. 4 left side engine mount bolt may loosen if a sudden rapid acceleration is repeatedly performed.
Equipment
Risk: In this situation it is possible that the accelerator pedal might get stuck behind the floor mat, which may prevent the vehicle from properly decelerating when the accelerator is released increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be instructed to return the floor mats to dealers and will be shipped a new floor mat free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with optional accessory all weather floor mats, there is insufficient clearance between the floor mat and accelerator pedal.
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
Failure of engine/transmission mount
Summary
On july 2, 2007 mazda north american operations submitted a defect information report to NHTSA regarding the left hand side (lhs) engine mount bolts in approximately 5,700 model year (my) 2007 mazdaspeed3 vehicles built from june 26, 2006 through may 19, 2007 (mazda recall 4607f, NHTSA recall 07v-295).according to mazda, the lhs engine mount could loosen under repeated loads produced during rapid accelerations.loose bolts could pull out or break, allowing the engine and transmission to drop on the left side.when the engine drops, the driveshaft may become detached and disable the vehicle.mazda will replace the lhs engine mount bolts in the recalled vehicles.in addition, the lhs engine mount
Questions about the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (17 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); suspension (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 10, 2007 (engine). 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 MAZDASPEED3?
- It is the most complained-about MAZDASPEED3 model year since 2000, with 38 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.