2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 16%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 16% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In march 2008, my vehicle had warning lights turn on for both the seat belt and ABS system. The dealer cleared the code and checked the system for errors. No codes re-occurred and the car was returned to me. Subsequently in december 2008, the airbag light came on again. The dealer adjusted some wiring and cleared the light/code. Now in september 2011, the airbag light is on again.”
NHTSA complaint #10428015, filed 2011-09, 13,037 miles“My daughter was driving on city street when she was involved in an accident back in october 2018 were she flipped into a stream. She escaped with bruises and cuts, I am very thankful that nothing worse happen to her. When the wrecker was pulling her car out, I noticed that the roof of the car was crushed in as well as the front and back of the vehicle. The Mazda 3 that we purchased for our daughter was totaled but no airbags ever came out. The cop, ems worker, and I was wondering why none of the airbags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11157212, filed 2018-12, 20,000 miles“Cruising northbound on rt. 3 just beyond exit 5. The traffic was heavy.suddenly, with zero warning signs from the state highway maintenance crews, I entered a pot hole. Roughly 30-35 feet in length, 15 + feet in width and a variance in depth of 6 -12 I rode the pothole out and upon exiting the pothole to normal highway grade my vehicle lost control due to the 'bump' of the inconsistency from normal grade to a pothole in severe negligent disrepair. I slid for approx. 50-60 yards,speed remained between 60-65 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10700667, filed 2015-03, 142,000 miles“My parents' 2007 Mazda 3 5 door hatchback was rear-ended while traveling at approximately 40 MPH by a ford edge SUV traveling at a higher rate of speed. The Mazda then hit the tall concrete divider nearly head-on, propelled forward by the initial impact. The Mazda was a total loss, sustaining moderate rear end damage and heavy front end damage. Both my mother (who was driving) and my father (in the front passenger seat) were injured and taken to the hospital. Both people were wearing their seat belts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611023, filed 2014-07, 58,967 miles“I was rear ended by a city transit bus going approx. 30mph. At the point of impact my seat dislodged from it's position and flew back to the furthest position, then locking in place. I was unable to hit the brakes - therefore, pushing me into another vehicle of which I rear ended. My brand new car was considered a total loss. I did severe damage to the car I rear ended. The airbags also failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10205331, filed 2007-10, 28,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V494000Jul 1, 2021Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 12 | 50% |
| 2021 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 17 | 8% |
| 2011 | 29 | 22% |
| 2010 | 26 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 36 | 16% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 24 | 25% |
| 2004 | 25 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
89 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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