2007 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle started shaking on friday. I parked it, later started it and started to move. Heard a crash. My transmission and engine fell. Motor mounts broken, damaged my axle.”
filed Dec 21, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power, steering ability, and the radio shut off. Also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the failure…”
filed Oct 24, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Engine problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 18 | 37% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 32 | 14% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.