MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

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2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
RENDERED 2026-10-31T18:12:18.434Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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
38
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 33 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2013
2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 33 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2013
2007: 38 complaints 2007 38 2008: 33 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2013

2007: 38 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200738
200833
20094
201032
20115
20126
20133

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

45% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.

Show complaint excerpts

I have heard via Mazda3forums.com that there have been multiple failures of the drivers side transmission mount and I decided to check my own since I have worked on cars for about 20 years...and I do not trust dealer service.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-11

I had read reports of transmission mount bolt failure with my new car that had resulted in the engine falling out of the engine bay onto the ground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-07

Engine and engine cooling

32% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

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There have been a few complaints of the driver's side motor mount bolt coming loose on Mazda SPEED3S. I had visually checked mine from the bottom several weeks ago, and it looked okay, but today I decided to physically check it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-09

Tires

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall.

CRASH
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I was using a michelin green x tire for about 2 years an mileage of 50000. In a 45 degree curve suddenly my tail went out of control and I ran into the middle separate of road,caused a lot of wreckage .

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-27

Suspension

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

Engine

8% · 3 reports
Show complaint excerpts

On Saturday 19 July 2014, my wife and I were driving north on highway 131, 18 miles south of grand rapids, mi when without notice the engine's number 1 cylinder blow a hole through the casting and damaging the inner axle shaft carrier bearing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda SPEED3. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the engine suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that oil pressure module had failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-29

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-03-07Equipment07V052000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with optional accessory all weather floor mats, there is insufficient clearance between the floor mat and accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: 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.

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  2. I
    2007-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-07-13 Failure of engine/transmission mount
  3. R
    2007-07-13Engine and engine cooling07V295000 On certain passenger vehicles, the No. 4 left side engine mount bolt may loosen if a sudden rapid acceleration is repeatedly performed.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V052000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07V295000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.