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Mazda MAZDA3 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

222Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
41Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering92 complaints

92 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V374000.

Air Bags36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V494000.

Engine31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V374000Reported August 12, 2010 - 215,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 215,000 vehicles across all affected models.

21V494000Reported July 1, 2021 - 260,915 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 260,915 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

PE10021Opened June 28, 2010 - Closed November 29, 2010

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 10V374000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20062
200712
200811
200914
201023
201114
201213
201314
201422
201520
201613
201717
201813
201915
20204
20217
20225
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.