2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “included steering” (11% of reports).
- 89steering complaints
- 79,750median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Included steering: mentioned in 10 of 89 complaints (11%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 7 of 89 complaints (8%)
- Sudden loss: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
- Electric power assist: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA3 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MAZDA3 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 MAZDA3 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 3 | 9% | 1,177 |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 3 | 4% | 2,802 |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | 7,400 |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | 49,346 |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% | 28,330 |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 20,600 |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 9 | 8% | 35,000 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 15 | 7% | 48,865 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 13 | 10% | 65,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 31 | 5% | 51,200 |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 35 | 30% | 33,237 |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 117 | 39% | 34,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 89 | 40% | 79,750 |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 28 | 17% | 68,500 |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 15 | 15% | 78,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 19 | 13% | 81,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the steering then seized. While checking the…
Intermittently spanning several months, there is a sudden loss of power steering as the vehicle is in motion. Warning lights light up on the vehicle as power steering and power brakes are disengaged. Even though I provided a video of power steering loss, where a slight turn of the steering wheel…
My daughter and I were on the way to O'Reilly when we turned at a short curve going under 20 miles and the steering wheel got loose and the brakes wouldn't stop us. The car just kept swerving all over the road and we ended up in a ditch the day after my husband purchased the car.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Mazda MAZDA3s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about steering for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 (40% of the 222 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 79,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3?
The most frequent phrase is “included steering”, in 10 of 89 complaints, followed by “wheel became” (7).
See all 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 problems or steering problems across all MAZDA3 years.