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2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 222 total for the year
Median mileage
37,255miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 4% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,255 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1. Got into my car. Dry warm weather. 2. It has happened on numerous occasions. I start it up and begin to take off and it just shuts off. Engine dies completely. Like as if my car was a manual and I wasnt giving it enough gas at take off but that isnt the problem because it is automatic. It has also done it at low operating speeds. 3. Have not found a correction.”

NHTSA complaint #10342993, filed 2010-07, 52,915 miles

“I am the owner of a 2007 Mazda 3 . Several days ago, while my 18 year old daughter was driving it, the car lost power, locking the steering (while she was on a curve), and she left the road, hitting a tree, and totaling the car. She was not hurt.”

NHTSA complaint #10296981, filed 2009-12, 39,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. While driving at 50 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a sticking purge valve that had become clogged. The valve was replaced and the failure codes were reset. The failure mileage was 32,571 and the current mileage was 33,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10343670, filed 2010-07, 32,571 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. On august 29, 2008, the power steering failed while making a right turn. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the computer and the power steering pump. On march 27, 2009, the failure recurred while making a right turn. In addition, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again, where it has remained for the past two weeks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10264807, filed 2009-04, 32,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 MAZDA3. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving between 30-35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped without prior warning. The check engine light and power steering light both illuminated after the failure. The contact replaced the battery but the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 35,550. …”

NHTSA complaint #10344651, filed 2010-07, 35,510 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201822%
201411%
201242%
201122%
201091%
200911%
2008103%
200784%
20061710%
20051920%
20041712%

Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3

Steering
89 complaintsAir bags
36 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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