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2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, most recently filed July 2007. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V295000 Filed Jul 10, 2007

ENGINE MOUNT

Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.
Consequence
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 .
Repair progress not yet reported5,700 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V295000
Listed for 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 07V052000 Filed Feb 15, 2007

ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT

Equipment
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR MAT AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
IN THIS SITUATION IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT GET STUCK BEHIND THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM PROPERLY DECELERATING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THE FLOOR MATS TO DEALERS AND WILL BE SHIPPED A NEW FLOOR MAT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Repair progress not yet reported1,700 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V052000

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Owner complaints (38)

38 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 38.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2007 compares with other MAZDASPEED3 years

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38 33 4 32 5 6 3
2007200820092010201120122013
This year (2007)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 07V295000 (engine), 07V052000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 problems?

Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (17), Engine and engine cooling (12), Suspension (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 2007 MAZDASPEED3 compare with other years?

Among the 2007–2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model years at least five years old, the 2013 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2007 the most (38). The 2007 drew 38. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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