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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, 18% of all 222 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,170 miles.

Engine complaints
39
18% of 222
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
76,170 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Mazda Mazda3 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2007, latest Dec 21, 2020.

2007 Mazda Mazda3 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2007Dec 2009Jan 2012Jan 2014Dec 2014Sep 2016Jul 2017May 2019
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Dec 2020; peak Feb 2007 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (25%)
  2. 200639 (23%)
  3. 200739 (18%)
  4. 200834 (11%)
  5. 20096 (5%)
  6. 201044 (6%)
  7. 20118 (6%)
  8. 201244 (19%)
  9. 201312 (10%)
  10. 201421 (15%)
  11. 20157 (5%)
  12. 20168 (8%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 201814 (13%)
  15. 201912 (16%)
  16. 20201 (3%)
  17. 202120 (41%)
  18. 20223 (13%)
  19. 20232 (17%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Mazda Mazda3, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,170 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most engine complaints (44), compared with 39 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.