Five problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2010 MAZDA3.
My power steering suddenly gave out while driving on a city street. It is no longer working. I was told by a mechanic that the power steering hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. It was replaced but the power steering is still not functioning. It's exactly the same. There was and is no light lit up on my dashboard indicating a power steering failure; yet the power steering is not working at all. The car must be steered with manual force/muscle, especially when driving slowly or when stopped.
I was driving on a standard 40 mph busy street when I turned a corner and my power steering completely failed, I narrowly missed hitting a pole. I took it into a Mazda dealership in hopes that it would be honored in the Mazda3 2009 recall or perhaps it could be honored in a warranty, but was told no. I filed an official complaint with Mazda but was further denied, they would not help me in any way reconcile the $1200 cost of the repair nor would they issue another recall. My life was at risk and I was put under terrible distress during and after this situation with the cost of repairs to this systematic design flaw. I filed a second complaint with Mazda customer experience asking for reimbursement but was still denied. This is a serious issue that persists in models outside of the 2009 power steering recall and Mazda needs to take responsibility for the safety of their cars and all drivers.
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda, Mazda3. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The contact was informed that the power steering assist module was failing and that the failure could recur sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Parked car after short drive. When restarted catastrophic power steering failure very similar in symptomology of the recall for models as late as 2009. Would not be surprised to find a 2009 part in the car. Car not drivable except by person with ample upper body strength to manhandle steering and is a significant safety hazard.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the power steering assist malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the power steering assist had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue adn provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 26,000. Kmj.