2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

88Steering complaints

39.6%Of all 222 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING88 · 39.6%

AIR BAGS28 · 12.6%

ENGINE22 · 9.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 8.1%

POWER TRAIN12 · 5.4%

Share of the 222 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. WHILE TURNING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO USE EXCESSIVE…”NHTSA complaint 10640836 — filed 10/02/2014

“AS I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN A CORNER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH, THE CAR LOST POWER. A FEW DAYS LATER THE…”NHTSA complaint 10626375 — filed 08/19/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10569280 — filed 03/14/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3: 88 of 222 complaints on file (39.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

222 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.