2007 Mazda MAZDA3: check engine light

Filed Jan 6, 2026 · Steering · 195,081 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the steering then seized. While checking the website, the contact associated the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V374000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, and confirmed there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 195,081.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 108 miles · ID

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. When driving barely turning the wheel the car makes a whining noise, the vehicle still sways a little to the left and right but the alignment was just done yesterday. Before I was able to pay for the alignment etc new tires and mount and balance my car and steering wheel were both shaking really badly and jerking all over the place.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · UT

While driving the car will suddenly jerk as if braking quickly, the check engine light and the at (auto-transmission) light will illuminate on the dashboard. The car will then jump down to 3rd or 4th gear, disallowing it to shift properly. It will remain stuck on the lower gear with the warning lights on until the car is turned off and turned back on. A few times, in conjunction with the aforementioned problem, the car has also lost power steering. This happens on the freeway and has almost caused accidents a few different times. I have taken this to several mechanics and not a single one has been able to diagnose or resolve the issue. The output shaft speed sensor has been replaced, so this is not the issue. There is no predicting when it will happen as it seems to completely random. It has happened on the freeway while going 70 and through neighborhoods when only going 25. It's impossible to predict or give a precursor to what happened immediately prior to the car jumping gears and losing power steering. This is so dangerous.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 2,400 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. While driving various speeds, the transmission control module failed and the vehicle began jerking and shaking. Also, when the gears were shifted, the vehicle jerked violently. In addition, the "check engine" and "automatic transmission" indicators illuminated. Wilson automotive in orange county, california was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.

Filed Jan 29, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 139,000 miles · FL

My brake light housing is melted on both sides. The brake light bulb is melted into the brake light sockets on both the left and right brake lights. I noticed while driving in the city and cars were flagging me to tell me my brake lights are out. I pulled into a auto shop to check and both sides were melted. I had my car since 2013 and everything was original stock. My check engine light flashes and when I had it checked they said it may be faulty fuel pump, because that's the only code that shows and I already had everything replaced. My car very frequently stalls out (highways and city streets) even after replacing the fuel pump and o2 sensor. The passenger airbag light flickers frequently, with and without passengers.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NC

The check engine came on. I took the car twice to a mazda trained mechanic who was not able to solve the problem. The diagnostic tool showed a p-2177 code. Many other mazda owners have had this problem. The indicator check engine came on while driving on the interstate. See http://www.mazda3forums.com/61-powertrain-2004-2009-mazda3/386097-cel-dreaded-p2177-code-no-solvable-reason.html

Filed May 26, 2015 · Transmission · NY

In march of 2014, while driving, the transmission popped out of gear and would only go from 2nd to 3rd gear (check engine and at light immediately came on). I brought it to my mechanic and they determined it was a failure of the solenoid a /transmission module...cost me $1500. Then, 9 months later, the same thing happened. This time the mechanic said it was now the wire harness that was defective and had to repair shorted wires...cost me $500. Then, 3 months later, the same thing happened. This time I brought car directly to local mazda dealer. I asked about recall, and they said no recall! So this time I was told solenoid b had failed and I needed a new transmission...cost me $1800. A week later, it did the same thing!!! I brought back to dealer and they said wires just needed tightening. A week later, my car wouldn't start...needed a new starter, belts, and battery...cost me $1100. This is clearly a mazda defect and I should get my money refunded!!!

Filed May 1, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 122,094 miles · MD

I have been having issues with this vehicle ever since I purchased it from a dealership in woodbridge, va. The car's gears does not shift correctly and the engine continuously stalls. If I'm at a traffic light and the light switches from red to green the vehicle jumps as if it's going to cut off. My at light also came on and my check engine light comes on and off. Every time the vehicle's engine light is checked, it's because of "the thermostat" which I've seen many complaints from owners of the same type of vehicle. Although, the engine code is coming up as an issue with the thermostat, there's actually never an issue. I searched my VIN and its stating there are no open recalls for my vehicle, but I'm having the same issues as the open recalls for this particular make and model for 2007. I bought the vehicle october 2013 so there's no way mazda could've sent me information pertaining to the recall and the dealership did not inform me of this either.

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · FL

The check engine light came on. Cause ,after running code check,p2004. Runner control vale stuck. Replace solenoid. Front struts gone.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Acceleration · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda mazda 3. The contact stated that after decelerating to a stop, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally and the check engine light illuminated immediately after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Engine · 35,510 miles · CA

Tl*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. The failure mileage was approximately 35,510.

Filed Jul 16, 2010 · Engine · 32,571 miles · WA

Tl* 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.