2007 Mazda MAZDA3: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 8, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 89,000 miles · ID

The car idles very high which prevents it from shifting into gear most of the time. The idle and rpms will also accelerate when no one is touching the gas while driving making the car speed up when you are not speeding up. When these issues are happening the car also shuts off while driving it (while it is still on and being driven down the road) or sometimes will rev up when you push on the break causing it to launch forward. My car has almost caused several accidents because it died while driving it on the freeway and the starring wheel locked and could not be turned to drive me off to the side of the road. It has also launched forward while braking causing me to almost hit cars in front of me.

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 Sep 9, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · TX

Any time I proceed to make a turn, my wheel stiffens. Every light in my dashboard lights up. My radio cuts off and car stalls. This is very dangerous. There is a recall for this exact problem with this exact model of car but my VIN is not covered.

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 Dec 11, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 50,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the fuel tank was filled. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the purge valve. The valve was replaced, but the vehicle experienced additional failures. The front end vibrated and the engine stalled while driving 65 MPH. The dealer performed diagnostic testing, which indicated that the engine mount was worn, the struts leaked, and the evap system failed. However, the valves were replaced. The engine mount, struts, and evaporating system were not replaced. The rotor also wore prematurely and could not be resurfaced. The front bumper clips failed due to defective plastic. The clips were replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v295000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 85,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda3. While driving at an unknown speed, a loud rattling noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear stabilizer control link and ball joint fractured. The rear stabilizer brushing ring and the control link were replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel locked while attempting to turn left. The contact was able to complete the turn but the vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The steering failure was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 141,000 miles · CA

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 same thing happened but the car stalled. So far this has happen 6 times. The dealer told me my car is not under the recall notice.

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Steering · 119,000 miles · TX

When I tried making a turn at a slow rate I felt the car stutter and the steering became very hard and my car stalled...turned the car back on and it was ok..few days later it happen again..went online and read there was a recall for the power steering failing. Called the dealership where I bought my car and was told my VIN was not part of the recall..I'm upset because if mazda knew it was a problem why not cover all the mazda 3 that is having this problem instead of only covering mazda's that were built between a certain time frame. I hope no one has to die in a car accident due to the power steering failing for mazda to cover all effected mazda.

Filed May 29, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 77,000 miles · CA

While trying to accelerate form a stop my car stalled. The engine shut off but the radio and all indicator lights were on the dash. I had to put the car into park and turn the key to the off position and restart the engine. My car is an automatic transmission and has done this multiple times all at similar speeds. Going from a complete stop or from idling speed trying to accelerate.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Steering · 2,800 miles · NY

I heard of a power steering issue recall and would like to note there is a problem with my 2007 mazda 3 manufactured in feb 2007 - which is prior to the recall dates. When the engine is off or stalled the power steering turns off. This has not yet caused a problem, but the steering should remain active until the vehicle speed reaches zero, not just when the engine is running. I fear many people will not notice this until their vehicle is old and stalls unexpectedly - which will disable power steering and could result in a loss of control.