Steering Problems of Mazda MAZDA2

I have taken my car to two separate Mazda dealerships in 2019 and two separate non-dealership mechanics to address the same issue with a vibrating coming from the front driver when driving at lower speeds. It was not a constant noise until recently and saw there was a recall for my vehicle in may 2016. Mazda however says that my VIN does not qualify even though the build date range does show its covered. The problem at first was noted by the kent Mazda dealership in 2019 but said the vehicle's small framing could cause this. This vibrating has become more clear and causing my vehicle to shake violently when steering. It has made me very fearful as each mechanic I take it to cannot find the source of the issue and overlook it. Mazda corporate has not been helpful and overlooks the safety as it is something I've brought up to them. The original recall is below: https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/rcl/2016/rcrit-16v203-2717. Pdf.

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I bought this 2014 Mazda 2 sport hb on Thursday January 26, 2023. Upon driving it home, this vehicle with only 41,280 miles on it, shook, vibrating , hearing a very loud popping clicking sounds. Like body metal clanging. It was hard to see. I don’t know if the low beams were set wrong or what but visibility wasn’t good with the low beams at all. I told him that the air conditioner made a horrible loud noises when cranked on high. I asked to take it to a mechanic and I was assured that their mechanics looked it over thoroughly. It has so much wrong with it. I was ripped off. Over $ 13,000 today. The car is in bad shape. It had one wreck I found out. This car looks ok, but it’s the worst car I have ever driven. My short instructed test drive wasn’t long enough to tell everything, but by the time I got home I knew that I was sold a lemon. Perhaps they didn’t know, but come on… this car is junk. It needs junked. This is the truth. I don’t believe it should be on the highway or resold again. Especially not 11,500 that turned into 13,000. I don’t have money for gas to be trying to fix garbage . Why would it have 2 owners and be a 2014 and only have 41,280 miles on it. They saw me coming and I explained that I can’t be ripped off. They didn’t care. I only drove it home and I know it’s really unsafe and not road worthy at all. Very difficult to steer compared to any other vehicle I have ever driven. It scares me truthfully.

The steering was making loud knocking noises at low-speed turns. When looked up Mazda2 issues, found that there was a recall for steering, recall no. 16v203000, dated 2016-04-10, states: if the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. When the dealership looked up my VIN, it was not a serial number listed under the recall list. However, it had the same issues as the recall. These issues were listed as "requires immediate attention. " the steering rack and pinion, and also the front struts with bearing mounts have all been replaced by the dealership and an alignment was performed. I had to pay for this safety issue out of pocket because my VIN was not listed under the recall list. I would like to report this VIN under the recall list and request a refund for the work performed.

Steering has been making a clunking noise when turning. However, on 4/30/2020 upon turning onto the entrance ramp to the interstate, steering and braking both went out and swerved back and forth between the ramp barriers and fortunately made it onto a shoulder with out getting hit or hitting a barrier. Had to be towed to Mazda dealer for service.

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Takata recall.

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Steering "clunks" when turning left or right, and metallic "clanks" are heard on driver's side under dash when going over bumps. Took car to local Mazda dealership, who diagnosed "bad steering gear" and stated "this car is unsafe to drive. " repair bill is $1,200. Looking online, multiple Mazda2 owners have reported the same problem. Dealer is currently repairing vehicle.

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My 2012 Mazda has approximately 42,000 miles on it. I purchased it used in 2013 when it had 35,570 miles on it. When I bought it used from a rental-car sale lot, I noticed a slight "hitch" in the steering if the wheels were turned far to the left or right. But the anomaly was very slight and the steering otherwise functioned smoothly. Lately the "hitch" in the steering got noticeably worse, with "hitches" developing every few degrees of turning left or right. The factory authorized Mazda shop that does my routine maintenance advised me to have my steering diagnosed. Today, I took it in for diagnosis and was told I need a new steering rack and a steering alignment. In total the work will cost me approximately $1700. I was told the problem is considered "pretty much normal wear and tear" and that no manufacturer's warranty covers the repair. I've driven several cars over 100,000 miles without needing to have their steering serviced. I believe there is a defect in the steering of my Mazda and that Mazda should pay to have the rack replaced and the steering aligned.

At low speed driving a clunking noise could be felt in the steering. On 11-20-2015 the local Mazda dealer diagnosis showed a failure in the electrical power steering unit and it had to be replaced at considerable expense. Dealer advised that no TSB was issued and since the warranty had expired it was my responsibility to pay for the repair. It seems to me that a failure in the electrical power assist unit is a serious, if not dangerous ,condition that should cause the NHTSA to order a recall of the 2011 Mazda 2 to make sure the vehicles are road worthy and safe. Ref: roger beasley Mazda, georgetown,TX invoice: 160299 dated 11-20-2015.

Clunking noise and feel, and excessive play in the steering mechanism during low speed turns. The problem began during the first year of ownership. Internet forums indicate that many other owners of this model experience the same problems. The cause is failure of part number dr613210xf, known as the energy absorber shaft. Mazda is aware of the flaw.

Turning the steering wheel at low speeds cause a bumping sound in steering, it can be felt. The steering rack has been replaced. The problem has not been fixed. The problem started at about 50000 miles and the car has 115000 miles.