2007 Mazda MAZDA3: engine failure

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 Jun 27, 2022 · Steering · 150,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V374000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Steering · 155,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the steering ability seized and the steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering unit failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was driven normally after the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Steering · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. While driving 15 MPH, the power steering seized and the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Steering · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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 force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Steering · FL

Tl* the contact owns 2007 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 48 MPH, a popping noise emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel seized. A steering assist warning light also began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and shut off. The failure continued upon restart. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a recall addressing the failure. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v374000 (steering: electric power assist system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/22/12 *bf updated 03/01/12