My daughter and I were on the way to O'Reilly when we turned at a short curve going under 20 miles and the steering wheel got loose and the brakes wouldn't stop us. The car just kept swerving all over the road and we ended up in a ditch the day after my husband purchased the car.
2007 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems
36 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal5
- Side/window3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
- Risk
- Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
Recall number 21V494000 · Recall details
What 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Got a email stating I had a recall on my air bags
The airbag light on Dash comes on and goes off randomly then going on for 6 months. Obviously there's an open circuit in system that others have as well See a lot of others on here with the same problem over 100,000 miles
My daughter was driving on city street when she was involved in an accident back in october 2018 were she flipped into a stream. She escaped with bruises and cuts, I am very thankful that nothing worse happen to her. When the wrecker was pulling her car out, I noticed that the roof of the car was crushed in as well as the front and back of the vehicle. The mazda 3 that we purchased for our daughter was totaled but no airbags ever came out. The cop, ems worker, and I was wondering why none of the airbags deployed. I kept checking to see if there was a recall on her car but the website keeps saying 0. I really think this should be investigated promptly!
Takata recall. Inquiring if this vehicle is affected by the recall.
Tech scanned ecu and found the following codes: b2232 airbag circuit open- loop #2 drivers side. Light sensor is on, airbags will not deploy if involved in accident. Many online forums have discussed issue evolving after 100k. Many people have paid out of pocket. I am and have been the only owner of this vehicle. The warning light does not go away if trying to just reset it. It will illuminate again within seconds of vehicle being turned on.
My air bag warning light is constantly on, sometimes it turns off but goes back on and stays on. This has been going on for a year now. I recieve email for mazda recalls. I notice that were two mazda recalls for air bags. Recall number 2304j-a crack in the air bag crash zone sensor housing and mada recall number 2504k-a crack in the solder connection attaching the acceleration sensor in the sas unit. I called mazda all they had to say that my VIN number shows no recall. Im afraid if I get into an accident my air bag will not work. This recall should cover my mazda. Please help, thank you.
Mazda dealership said I need to replace the clock spring due to the air bag light being on.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection due to two different air bag warning lights randomly illuminating. The vehicle was to be further tested and diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Questions about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags
Does the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 21V494000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda MAZDA3 have bad airbags?
The Mazda MAZDA3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (36 complaints), 2011 (29 complaints) and 2006 (27 complaints).
Other 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Steering 89Engine 30Electrical 19Brakes 17Transmission 17Suspension 14Lights 12Fuel system 10Tires 10Acceleration 9Body 9Driver assistance 8Wheels 6Visibility 3Seats 2
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