2007 Mazda Mazda3 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3.

20062008
Complaints
301
Crashes
36
Fires
5
Injuries
38
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Mazda Mazda3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#188 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:111,550 mi
Crash-related:9
#228 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:84,410 mi
Crash-related:9
#322 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:93,186 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING889111,550 mi
AIR BAGS28984,410 mi
ENGINE22193,186 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18188,166 mi
POWER TRAIN1292,522 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10178,212 mi
SUSPENSION9161,332 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8299,262 mi
SERVICE BRAKES81102,200 mi
TIRES8162,208 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7298,994 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6196,200 mi
WHEELS669,222 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5423,553 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY543,624 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4155,606 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4131,808 mi
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM499,689 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER41123,000 mi
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW3211,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION370,848 mi
STRUCTURE360,672 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT331,683 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE232,571 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL216,250 mi
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION259,000 mi
SEATS2114,008 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR230,000 mi
SUSPENSION:REAR285,000 mi
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS239,500 mi

Recalls for 2007 Mazda Mazda3

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~475,915 vehicles.

21V494000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~260,915 affected

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.

10V374000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
~215,000 affected

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.

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