Fitment on this one is set by year, engine and trim: the 2007 Mazda 3 was offered with three different four-cylinders, including the turbocharged 2.3L MZR, and the specifications, clearances and torque figures are the ones Mazda published for that exact build rather than numbers carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- i
- Mazdaspeed
- S
Known issues on the 2007 Mazda 3. No recalls are on federal record for the 2007 Mazda 3, and no owner complaints are logged for the year either. With nothing flagged at the federal level to narrow the search, diagnosis on this one starts from the factory procedure and the published specification for the engine that is actually in the car.
Whether the job is on the 2.0L, the 2.3L or the turbocharged 2.3L MZR, the procedure and the specification stay matched to your 2007 Mazda 3.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
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.
MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all ma
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create enough of a curve, the co
When replacing the SiriusXM satellite radio unit, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the new/replacement SAT Radio ID as soon as possible to ensure the customer leaves the dealership with an active SAT radio
Some customers may complain about a noisy HVAC blower motor or odor after a cabin air filter replacement. Foreign debris on the blower motor after servicing the cabin air filter may be the cause. During the removal of the cabin air filter,
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
Showing the 8 most recent of 153 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A TOYOTA 4 RUNNER REAR-ENDED ME AT 35 - 40 MPH. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. TWO PASSENGERS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT AND ANOTHER PASSENGER WERE ALSO INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000.
CAR HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY CAR TRAVELING AT APPROX 30 MPH WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS. *JB
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.
I HAD JUST GOT MY GRANDSON AND WAS TRAVELING DOWN I75 IN GA I WAS GOING TO MERGE INTO THE NEXT LANE FROM THE FAST LANE, I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SIDE MIRROR AND THEN BACK IN FRONT, I HAD PLENTY OF TIME AND ROOM, AS I STARTED TO MERGE IT WAS LIKE I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL AND LIKE I WAS BREAKING INSTEAD OF SPENDING UP TO GET INTO THE OTHER LANE, IT HAPPENED SO FAST I HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAD TAKEN PLACE BECAUSE I NEVER SHOULD HAVE HIT THE CAR, SUV. IN FRONT OF ME, I HIT HIM WITH MY LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT, BUT IF MY CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING AS IT SHOULD HAVE I WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE LAN
MY PARENTS' 2007 MAZDA 3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH BY A FORD EDGE SUV TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. THE MAZDA THEN HIT THE TALL CONCRETE DIVIDER NEARLY HEAD-ON, PROPELLED FORWARD BY THE INITIAL IMPACT. THE MAZDA WAS A TOTAL LOSS, SUSTAINING MODERATE REAR END DAMAGE AND HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. BOTH MY MOTHER (WHO WAS DRIVING) AND MY FATHER (IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT) WERE INJURED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. BOTH PEOPLE WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS. MOM SUSTAINED A FACIAL INJURY TO THE FOREHEAD, A CONTUSION TO HER ARM AND A PROBABLE CRACKED
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT ANOTHER CAR (MY FRONT END HIT HER TAIL END). I HIT THE OTHER PERSON'S CAR DOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP ON IMPACT. *TR
I HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY STEERING LOCKED UP SO I COULDN'T STEER MY STEERING WHEEL . I ROLLED MY CAR AND NEARLY WAS KILLED
Showing the 8 most serious of 222 complaints filed with NHTSA.
