Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V295000 ENGINE MOUNT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V052000 ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 shows average reliability, with noted issues in power train and engine components. Despite some recalls, these concerns are not overly prevalent, indicating a potential for manageable repair costs relative to total ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| engine mounts | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| floor mats (clearance) | 30,000–60,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
- coolant flush
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- vibrations during acceleration
- engine mounts noise
- uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.