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2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 48 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.0 times the median Mazdaspeed3 year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 17 reports (35% of the total).

48

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Mazdaspeed3 years?

Mazdaspeed3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted48 complaints2007: 48 complaints2008: 41 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 44 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 6 complaints2013: 3 complaints
Mazdaspeed3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1735%
Engine1531%
Suspension48%
Tires & Wheels48%
Body & Structure36%
Steering12%
Lighting12%
Other12%
Speed Control12%
Brakes12%

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V295000EngineJuly 10, 2007 · 5,700 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.

Consequence

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500 .

07V052000OtherFebruary 15, 2007 · 1,700 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR MAT AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence

IN THIS SITUATION IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT GET STUCK BEHIND THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM PROPERLY DECELERATING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2007 MAZDASPEED 3 : TRANSMISSION MOUNT BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED MIS-SHIFTS, LOUD CLUNKING NOISES AND STABILITY DEGRADATION. ASKED DEALER TO TIGHTEN BOLT BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THEM TOO. ON PERSONAL INSPECTION BOLT WAS LOOSE AND TRANSMISSION WAS FREE TO MOVE AROUND. AFTER TORQUING BOLT TO SPEC ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 11, 2007

“2007 MAZDASPEED 3 : TRANSMISSION MOUNT BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED MIS-SHIFTS, LOUD CLUNKING NOISES AND STABILITY DEGRADATION. ASKED DEALER TO TIGHTEN BOLT BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THEM TOO. ON PERSONAL INSPECTION BOLT WAS LOOSE AND TRANSMISSION WAS FREE TO MOVE AROUND. AFTER TORQUING BOLT TO SPEC ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 11, 2007

“ 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 . I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF LOW REAR TIRE GRIP TO THE ROAD. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 23, 2013 · crash

“HEARD RATTLE IN REAR OF CAR. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE WAS LOOSE. THE NUT THAT SECURED THE LINKAGE WAS SO LOOSE THAT I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT WITH MY FINGER. DEALER FOUND THE NUT TO BE LOOSE AND TORQUED IT TO 40 FEET-LB PER THE MANUAL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 3, 2007

“THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ENGINE MOUNT ON MY MAZDASPEED3 HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BACK OUT AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AXLE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 14, 2007

2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — common questions

Is the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 48 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years. It is one of the Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Mazdaspeed3 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (17 complaints), engine (15 complaints), suspension (4 complaints).

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid are 2007, 2010, 2008. The cleanest record among Mazdaspeed3 years belongs to 2013.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.