Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering failed (eight problems).
When driving and trying to negotiate a turn, or sometimes when going straight, the power assist steering simply fails (stops assisting the steering). I have to "muscle" the car off the roadway and either restart the engine or stop the car (off the road) straighten the steering wheel, Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda, Mazda3. The contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount and power steering line needed to be replaced. Read details...
This seems to happen as I'm slowing down, as you would to make a turn onto a street or driveway. I turn on my blinker, then the moment I press the brake, all of the power in the car dies, and comes right back on. I think of it as a quick reset it seems. Read details...