Power Steering Light On problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3

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. However, when this happens, the power steering does not work, and I'm left finishing my turn without power steering. The power steering is the only thing that does not "reset" when the power fails. The power steering may take 3-6 seconds before it comes back. And it always comes back on, but not until after I'm through my turn. It typically seems to happen when my blinker, and brake is applied, almost like the power of those lights shuts everything off. But this all happens at random. I have a part time job on the wknds delivering food. It started out just maybe happening once a month, and that was 3-4 months ago. Now it's everytime I go out, it's likely to happen, but when, it's impossilbe to tell because I can try everything to make it happen that normally might seem to be the cause and then nothing. I've read a lot of forums recently that have a lot of people with either exact problems or very similar. I don't live in a big city but for people that are driving this car in a big city thats busy, this is very dangerous, and not only that people are gonna end up getting in small wrecks for something that could be taken care of with a recall. Please do something. I'm unable to work my wknd job with this issue so it's costing me 3 days of work until I get it fixed. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning and the power steering light illuminated after the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but was told that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10v374000 (steering). The failure and current mileages were 57,000.

Mazda3 hatchback 2009. The power steering light was on first time around 15000 miles. After that everything was fine and I got mail from Mazda3 said this car need a recall for power steering issue. I returned the car to dealer around 36000 miles and thought everything is good. However, started from this Jun, the car became much worst. It would automatically shut off during driving and the situation happened often. I even video record the incident for the dealer. I returned my car to dealer once every month from Jun, this is the 3rd time. I guess the dealer don't know here is the problem is. It is very dangerous. Happened to my once in the exit of highway, once when I turn right in the middle of intersection. Note: before it shut off, every indicator light will turn on.

While turning into a parking lot, loss of steering power occurred when turning quickly in the each/opposite direction. Loss of power indicator light was on. Car was restarted and resumed normalcy. Mazda dealership (dennis dillon, boise, id) was called the next day, and they wanted to immediately look at the car. The technician acknowledged that this may be an ongoing problem, and was familiar with similar issues with this model. Parts were ordered (steering hoses, assembly, etc. ), and service completed within 3 days.

Power steering has failed on my 2009 Mazda 3 gt sport in 2 incidents - July 14, 2010 and August 11, 2010. In both cases, the power steering light came on and it was difficult to maneuver the car. Once I shut off the vehicle and restarted, the power steering light was no longer lit and the power steering was operational again.

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda3. While driving 5 mph the contact noticed that the power steering had suddenly stop functioning causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole, seconds later, the contact noticed that the power steering warning light had appeared on the dashboard. No one was injured and a police report was not filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages was 22500.

While driving vehicle navigating a slight right turn at approximately 10 to 15 mph power steering failed and dash light came on. Was unable to turn vehicle in time and hit a curb, causing damage to vehicle rim and tire.

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 3. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. While waiting for a tow truck, the contact restarted the vehicle and the steering began to perform correctly without any failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The dealer stated that the company that manufactured the part was no longer in business; therefore, the contact does not know when the vehicle will be ready. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 22,240 and current mileage was 22,270.