CarComplaints.com Notes: Except for a minor issue with cracked motor mounts, the 2007 MAZDA3 is a fantastic vehicle with a great reputation.
If you need to replace the motor mounts, first ask your dealer if they'll cover it -- the motor mounts were dealt with in a TSB & were recalled for some model years. Otherwise buy aftermarket motor mounts -- owners report this solves the problem. If you use the same OEM parts, they may just crack again.
7.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$450
Average Mileage:
67,950 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replace motor & transmission mounts (1 reports)
replacement of drive bels and tensioner (1 reports)
Car was making significant "clunking" noises from the front end. Checked bushings, they were fine. Replaced drive axles, didn't fix issue. Found broken engine mounts and a broken transmission mount. Later found that this is a common problem, yet not well documented. Top engine mount usually fails first. Otherwise, fun car.
Don't get me wrong I love my Mazda but, I really hated hearing my fairly new car sound like a piece of sh*t! A few other things...there are some recalls on the 07' Mazda 3's 1) oil pipe recall 2)door locks 3)motor mounts
- Kat W.,
Smithville, ON, Canada
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Car was making significant "clunking" noises from the front end. Checked bushings, they were fine. Replaced drive axles, didn't fix issue. Found broken engine mounts and a broken transmission mount. Later found that this is a common problem, yet not well documented. Top engine mount usually fails first. Otherwise, fun car.
- Sean M., New London, NH, US