2005 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 222 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 210 | 223 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,915 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda MAZDA3 | Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 89 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 8 |
| Engine | 4 | 22 |
| Power Train | 5 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 12 |
| Suspension | 3 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 12 |
| Stalling | 9 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
2005 Mazda MAZDA3
2007 Mazda MAZDA3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.