2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 222 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 6% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“I recently purchased this vehicle used with salvage title on february 6, 2021. I took it to be inspected and I needed both belts replaced, they had to tighten back down my struts in front, my power steering was acting funny and making noise and my intermediate speed shaft sensor is going bad because the check engine light keeps coming back on for the same code. There was damage to the vehicle but they didn't tell me that it was serious damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11398986, filed 2021-03, 108 miles“2007 Mazda 3 excessive premature tire wear. At 30,000 miles I see that the front tires are worn to the point of steel band visible and sticking out. Inspection at 25,000 miles dealer said there was wear but not critical. The tread is separating and I am replacing tires immediately. I have learned that front suspension has excessive negative camber causing this.”
NHTSA complaint #10286263, filed 2009-10, 30,000 miles“I have had the dealer replace front end parts 2 times. First the front hub bearings. Then they had to replace the intermediate shaft also part of the front end. The car is 2007 with 37,000 miles. I have other cars with over 100,000 miles and never had to replace any of these parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10260602, filed 2009-03, 37,000 miles“I bought a Mazda 3 2007 on april 2007. The car began to make a noise on july of that year. I reported this to the after-service dealer, where we buy the car, but they couldn't found what makes the noise. The had told me that they changed the damper (shock-absorber) at least 3 times, but each time, the noise continue there, it sounds like a 'clap' each time I pass through a brim, or just driving. They said it was the suspension, the dampers, but the noise is still there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263672, filed 2009-03, 1,900 miles“Fuel propulsion system cracked at coupling under the rear passenger seat spewing massive amounts of fuel into the cab soaking the rear seat pad fire risk present with electric plug there struts are unstable and noisy vvt makes noise when started, grinding in front hubs. Vehicle has some of these problems driving and parked. Airbags system non active. Other issues unknown but possible 35.”
NHTSA complaint #10937314, filed 2016-12, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
89 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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