2007 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 31 complaints for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
My vehicle felt shaky which caused me to swerve slightly causing my back passenger tire to run over a curb. After the scare it seemed to drive like normal. I only had about a 5 minute drive to work. When getting to work, after being inside a few minutes, a coworker pointed out that smoke was coming from the car. I went with a coworker to check, we opened the hood and flames were present in the front close to where the belts are.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mazda3. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving between 30-35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped without prior warning. The check engine light and power steering light both illuminated after the failure. The contact replaced the battery but the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
- Steering 92 complaints
- Air bags 36 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints