2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Mazdaspeed3 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 3rd-worst of 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 45% of complaints, mostly engine/transmission mount bolt failures, backed by two recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #3 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 38
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
Top 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (45%)
- Engine16 (42%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (18%)
- Structure & Body3 (8%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Electrical System1 (3%)
- Other1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers report the engine or transmission mount bolt loosening or breaking, allowing the engine to shift or drop in the engine bay.
- Owners describe loud clunking or banging noises, mis-shifts, and stability loss traced to a loose transmission mount.
- Some drivers heard a metallic crashing sound followed by a strong pull on the car while downshifting or accelerating.
- One owner reported a rear tire losing grip in a curve at highway speed, resulting in a loss of control and crash.
- Several owners said dealers were slow to acknowledge or inspect the known mount bolt issue despite repeated complaints.
2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 07V295000Jul 10, 2007Engine5,700 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the no. 4 left side engine mount bolt may loosen if a sudden rapid acceleration is repeatedly performed.
Risk: If the vehicle is continuously driven under such condition, the no. 4 engine mount bolt may loosen and pull out or break, allowing the transmission to be out of position. In extreme cases, the drive shaft may become detached. If this occurs the vehicle will lose power and will come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the no. 4 engine mount bolt with a modified one, and, if necessary, replace the no. 4 engine mount rubber and bracket with new ones free of charge. The recallbegan on july 13, 2007. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500 .
- NHTSA 07V052000Feb 15, 2007Other1,700 vehicles
Equipment
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with optional accessory all weather floor mats, there is insufficient clearance between the floor mat and accelerator pedal.
Risk: In this situation it is possible that the accelerator pedal might get stuck behind the floor mat, which may prevent the vehicle from properly decelerating when the accelerator is released increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be instructed to return the floor mats to dealers and will be shipped a new floor mat free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
2007 compared with other Mazdaspeed3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
- Among 7 model years of the Mazdaspeed3, 2007 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 3rd-worst, with a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2007 Mazdaspeed3?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 45% of complaints, largely engine/transmission mount bolt failures, followed by Engine problems at 42% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 18%.
- Does the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: one for a left side engine mount bolt that may loosen (campaign 07V295000) and one for floor mat clearance near the accelerator pedal (campaign 07V052000).
- At what mileage do 2007 Mazdaspeed3 problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 11,700 miles, with Transmission & Powertrain complaints centering around 11,545 miles.
- How does the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 compare to other years?
- 2007 is better than 2008 (Complaint Index 100, Avoid) and 2010 (83, Avoid), but worse than 2011 (0, Best), 2012 (33, Good), and 2009 (17).