2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.

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Complaints
48
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Manual Transmission

Avg mileage:14,212 mi
#29 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:9,042 mi
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.

Manual Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,212
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,042
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 48 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Manual Transmission with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
Top reported problems: Manual Transmission (11 complaints, avg 14,212 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (9 complaints, avg 9,042 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,886 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (manual transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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