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2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 45% of all 38 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years. Median mileage at failure: 11,545 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
17
45% of 38 complaints
All complaints this year
38
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,545 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2007, latest Aug 17, 2014.

2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2007May 2007Jul 2008Apr 2009Jun 2011
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Aug 2014; peak Mar 2007 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mazdaspeed3 model year

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

  1. 200717 (45%)
  2. 200823 (70%)
  3. 20091 (25%)
  4. 20102 (6%)
  5. 20110 (0%)
  6. 20123 (50%)
  7. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 11,545 miles.
Which Mazda Mazdaspeed3 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 17 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.