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2007 Mazda MAZDA3
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 222
- Received Oct 2006 to Jan 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Power steering cuts out while driving48 complaints · 22% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly27 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes14 complaints · 6.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #21V494000Mazda 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.
- Recall #10V374000Mazda 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 28 crashes, 3 fires, 28 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 18 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 222 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 48 | 22% | – | NHTSA recall #10V374000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 27 | 12% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 14 | 6.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 13 | 5.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 10 | 4.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Tail light sockets melt and burn | 7 | 3.1% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #21V494000July 1, 2021260,915 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
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.
Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V374000August 12, 2010215,000 vehicles affected
steering: electric power assist system
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.
Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 center at 1-800-222-5500.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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