2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,894miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 8% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,894 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I believe this issue may be the same as investigation pe 16-017. That mentions only ford/mercury cars, but I think they share some components with MAZDA3's of the same years. After an incident where ABS engaged while braking on a slippery city street, the brake pedal became very mushy and now the brakes take a worryingly large amount of travel (almost to the floor) to slow the car in regular driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10957657, filed 2017-02, 105,000 miles“While driving, I slowed down and when turning, my wheel locked up and I had no control over my turn. My ABS light flashed, along with the traction light. The radio turned off and then came back on. The wheel unlocked and luckily I was not turning where someone was stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10786560, filed 2015-10, 117,000 miles“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“Emergency/parking brake failure I parked my car in the driveway at my mother's house at the top of the driveway, which is relatively flat and only a very slight incline. There is a portion of driveway between the sidewalk and the house level which is steeper; however my car was parked above that area and on the flat portion. The car is a manual transmission and I had set the car to neutral with the emergency parking brake on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382071, filed 2011-02, 65,787 miles“This car has never been in an acident, and has been very well maintained. The car, a Mazda 3 hatchback grand touring has an ongoing brake defect. The front brake rotors became warped around 17,000 miles. I paid $300.00 to have the rotors turned and purchased new brake pads and had them installed. According to Mazda it was my fault due to heavy braking and there is no way Mazda brake rotors are faulty, and it is not a warrantied item. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217323, filed 2008-02, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10170657Jan 8, 2020Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to…
- 10153307Jan 14, 2019Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10153227Jan 10, 2019Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to…
- 10153319Jan 3, 2019Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle. This concern will most likely occur during the vehicles first forward movement…
- 10148003Oct 10, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10142515May 11, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 2 | 17% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 | 6 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 28 | 22% |
| 2014 | 26 | 19% |
| 2013 | 15 | 13% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 38 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 6% |
| 2004 | 28 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
89 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 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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