repaired · 2023 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
2007 Mazda MAZDA3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 222 owner complaints about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-494 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 has problems
222 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
89Steering9 crash/fire/injury
36Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
22Engine1 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
14Suspension
12Exterior lighting
10Tires
9Structure
6513 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 89 | 9 |
| Air bags | 36 | 16 |
| Engine | 22 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 2 |
| Tires | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 65 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 78 steering complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles48under 100k miles30100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other MAZDA3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA3 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Mazda MAZDA3 safety ratings
2007 Mazda3 5-DR. Hatchback in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Electric Power Steering AssistLed to recall 10V-374
In owners' words
What MAZDA3 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The contact stated that the steering then seized. While checking the…
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. Even though I provided a video of power steering loss, where a slight turn of the steering wheel…
My daughter and I were on the way to O'Reilly when we turned at a short curve going under 20 miles and the steering wheel got loose and the brakes wouldn't stop us. The car just kept swerving all over the road and we ended up in a ditch the day after my husband purchased the car.
Own a 2007 MAZDA3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.