Worst 2007 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 88 | 9 | — | 111,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 28 | 9 | — | 84,410 mi | |
| ENGINE | 22 | — | 1 | 93,186 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 1 | 88,166 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 92,522 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | 1 | 78,212 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 61,332 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | 2 | — | 99,262 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 1 | — | 102,200 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | 1 | — | 62,208 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2 | — | 98,994 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 96,200 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 69,222 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | 23,553 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 43,624 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | — | 55,606 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 31,808 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 99,689 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 1 | 123,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 2 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 70,848 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 60,672 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 31,683 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 32,571 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 16,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 14,008 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 39,500 mi |
Recalls for 2007 Mazda Mazda3
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~475,915 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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