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2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 42% of all 38 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years. Median mileage at failure: 13,850 miles.

Engine complaints
16
42% of 38 complaints
All complaints this year
38
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
13,850 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2007, latest Aug 4, 2016.

2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2007May 2007Feb 2009Jul 2013Aug 2016
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Aug 2016; peak Mar 2007 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

  1. 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 .

Engine complaints by Mazdaspeed3 model year

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

  1. 200716 (42%)
  2. 20086 (18%)
  3. 20091 (25%)
  4. 20102 (6%)
  5. 20110 (0%)
  6. 20120 (0%)
  7. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 42% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 13,850 miles.
Which Mazda Mazdaspeed3 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has the most engine complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 concerns the engine: 07V295000.

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.