2007 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
301 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 46/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 81,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2007 sits among all Mazda3 years
What owners report
“Power steering went out, as well as the clock and radio. This happened on friday.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Mazda3
“Dynamic stability control system malfunction. Drivers side air bag warning light illuminated on dash. Passenger air bag light is off.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Mazda3
“Since we had this car, we've had to repair the engine oxygen sensor at least 2 times. Why this continues to malfunction we don't know, but at some point we shouldn't have to pay for a faulty engine/electrical system part.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Mazda3
“The rear brake light housing in my 2007 mazda 3 hatchback is melting. It is the top red light on both sides. These are stock brake lights and have never been replaced. The dealership will not replace for free even though this is a design flaw and safety issue from mazda. Upon further research of…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Mazda3
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 238 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 80,100 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,000 and 111,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 10V374000.
Technical service bulletins
223 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2007 Mazda3 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 drew 301 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 46/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2007 Mazda Mazda3 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 are steering (92 complaints), airbags (36), and engine (31).
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda Mazda3 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Mazda Mazda3 problems around 80,100 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,000 and 111,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Mazda Mazda3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.