2007 Mazda MAZDA3: jerking or lurching

6 of the 222 complaints about the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 27,355
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2023
1
2021
3
2020
1
2019
3
2018
4
2017
4
2014
1
2013
3
2012
7
2011
4
2010
13
2008
6
2007
6
2006
10
2004
4

What owners say

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 Jun 6, 2019 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · GA

Nearly every time while driving, a yellow "at" sign will appear as the gear will jump from whatever it is to 3, causing a sudden, sharp jerk (as if one suddenly braked), before going back to whatever gear it was in. This has occured many times one instance at a time, but several times 3-8 times in rapid succession. Also, at times the gear # indicator will flicker and disappear while jumping through different numbers, also causing the traction and at warning lights to appear. During this time, the car will suddenly jerk, slow, and shift unpredictably. The car can also go into "limp mode", in which the gear gets stuck in 3rd for a period of time (usually 2 minutes to until restarting the car). All of these are extremely dangerous for the driver and drivers around them, as the car may suddenly stop or speed up with zero warning to anyone.

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 May 31, 2015 · Transmission · 171,000 miles · NH

Automatic 5 spd shifts harshly between 3rd and 4th gear. Jerking the car when it happens.

Filed Jan 9, 2014 · Steering · 27,355 miles · MD

While driving on the highway, I experienced a sudden loss of power steering. I felt a sudden jerk in the vehicle and got scared. I saw the power steering light on, as well as a couple of other lights which I do not recall. There was no power steering for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, power steering spontaneously came back and I pulled to the side of the road and turned off the car. After restarting the car, I have not experienced the issue again yet, but it has only been a couple of hours.