2007 Mazda MAZDA3
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 222 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 22 MAZDA3 model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 28 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 28 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontalJul 1, 2021
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.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemAug 12, 2010
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.
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.
Campaign 10V374000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentApr 2, 2009
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 EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 1-800-238-2388.
Campaign 09E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
36 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, May 11, 2010, crash
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A TOYOTA 4 RUNNER REAR-ENDED ME AT 35 - 40 MPH. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Air bags, May 7, 2010, crash
I WAS REAR ENDED AND MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. *TR
Air bags, Jul 23, 2009
DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE DRIVING APROX 55MILES/HR ON THE FREEWAY. NO COLLISION. AFTER INSPECTION, MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS INSURANCE ISSUE NOT THEIRS. CONDUCTED MY OWN INVESTIGATION AND HIRED SPECIALISTS, RESULTS WERE THAT EDR (EVENT DATA RECOVERY SYSTEM) DOWNLOADED CODES FOR SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN. CASE IS IN COURT. CAR HAS LESS THEN 25000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Air bags, Apr 28, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. TWO PASSENGERS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT AND ANOTHER PASSENGER WERE ALSO INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000.
Air bags, Jun 9, 2008, crash
THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A 2007 MAZDA 3 DRIVEN BY MY 17-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, FOLLOWING A SEVERE FRONT-END COLLISION INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHOSE DRIVER HAD RUN A RED LIGHT. *TR
Air bags, May 23, 2008, crash
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT ANOTHER CAR (MY FRONT END HIT HER TAIL END). I HIT THE OTHER PERSON'S CAR DOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP ON IMPACT. *TR
Air bags, Mar 20, 2008
I CRASH MY CAR MAZDA 3 MODEL, I FLIP THE CAR FIVE TIMES AND NON OF THE AIRBAGS OPEN, THE CAR HAS CRASHED IN ALL SITES VERY BADLY. I INJURED MY HEAD AND SPINE AND I HAD INTERNAL BLEEDING ON MY LEFT EYE. I WANT FROM YOUR COMPANY TO GIVE ME ADVISE YOU MIGHT NEED PICTURES OF THE CAR. THE ACCIDENT WAS IN EUROPE LAST JULY 2007. THANK YOU. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Oct 10, 2007, crash
I WAS REAR ENDED BY A CITY TRANSIT BUS GOING APPROX. 30MPH. AT THE POINT OF IMPACT MY SEAT DISLODGED FROM IT'S POSITION AND FLEW BACK TO THE FURTHEST POSITION, THEN LOCKING IN PLACE. I WAS UNABLE TO HIT THE BRAKES - THEREFORE, PUSHING ME INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OF WHICH I REAR ENDED. MY BRAND NEW CAR WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. I DID SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR I REAR ENDED. THE AIRBAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Aug 29, 2007, crash
CAR HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY CAR TRAVELING AT APPROX 30 MPH WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS. *JB
Air bags, Aug 15, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY MAZDA. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,963.
Air bags, Nov 1, 2006, crash
2007 MAZDA3 WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER FRONT WHEEL AND ONLY AIR BAG DEPLOYED WAS THE DRIVER AIRBAG. THE CAR WAS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR CURTAINS AND THEY DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM