Five problems related to lose power steering have been reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2009 MAZDA3.
While driving on a public road (40 mph) March 2020, my daughter's 2009 Mazda 3 lost power steering, and the power steering light went on her dashboard. She pulled off the road and called us for help. When the car was turned on and off the power steering returned. Three weeks later the same problem occurred. I have read numerous cases on many websites where this is occurring. This specific VIN number is not included in the power steering pump recall we found online, but it is acting like it has the exact problem . This is a huge concern because the problem happens randomly while driving! I have read online many more drivers who had this exact problem, and their car was excluded from the recall as well.
Power steering indicator light was illuminated after coming to a stop on a hot day. I immediately pulled off the road, placed the car in park, and then turned off the car. The light went away, and the car's power steering was restored. I the proceeded down the road and the light illuminated and I lost power steering again - this time while moving. Luckily I was able to stop the vehicle and repeated this process. As of now, I've been having to repeat this process when it is hot outside.
My 2009 Mazda 3 gr touring has twice lost power steering assist. First: when idling on very hot day. Restarting the car restored power. Second, while idling in traffic jam on PA turnpike. Restarting did not restore power. The car was very difficult to steer. I'm a healthy man and I managed to get it into the service plaza. After sitting, power assist came back. I'm not an optimist about getting dealers to fix intermittent problems. I never took the car in. In my opinion, the car is only capable of mild and minimal steering during this failure. Mazda's statement that it poses no safety problem is wrong. It would be impossible to maneuver this car quickly under this failure.
Just completed a trip of approximately 200 miles. Upon turning into a parking space, the power steering light on the dash came on and the vehicle lost its power steering. Very hard steering when trying to finish parking the vehicle. Waited about an hour, started the car and the power steering was again operational.
My Mazda 3 sedan lost its power steering. I was driving on a straight road and suddenly the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. I called the dealership and they found debris in the steering fluid. They replaced the fluid, the fluid lines and other equipment to the cost of $1,400 covered by the warranty. My car is approximately 16 months old - purchased January 31, 2009.