2007 Mazda MAZDA3

◆ Worse than typical

2007 Mazda MAZDA3
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 222 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	145
2005	97
2006	166
2007	222
2008	303
2009	115
2010	686
2011	131
2012	226
2013	117
2014	137
2015	130
2016	103
2017	83
2018	107
2019	73
2020	32
2021	49
2022	23
2023	12
2024	10
2025	7
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 40%

40% of complaints: steering — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS DRIVER MY MAZDA3I WHEN SUDDENLY IN BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STEER MY CAR AND IT JUST CUT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140228

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260106

Intermittently spanning several months, there is a sudden loss of power steering as the vehicle is in motion. Warning lights light up on the vehicle as power steering and power brakes are disengaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250726

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY PARENTS' 2007 MAZDA 3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH BY A FORD EDGE SUV TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140716

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Radio stopped working.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250308

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 222

R 20090417 — equipment

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODEL

Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-8

Campaign 09E011000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100628 — PE (closed 20101129)

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

R 20100915 — steering

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 POW

Remedy: 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 CENTE

Campaign 10V374000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210828 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V494000 — check if this car was fixed