Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 222 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V494000 Air Bag Cover Emblem May Shatter NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V374000 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E011000 AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 89 complaints
- Air Bags 36 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
Of the 222 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 222 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating with 222 owner complaints and three recall campaigns. Many steering and air bag complaints suggest issues, though the overall data remains sparse. The recalls address serious airbag and steering concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000-100,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| air bags | 70,000-110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000-120,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake inspection and pad replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.