14 problems related to steering 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.
Power steering sometimes works and sometimes not. Can go out and stop working or start working, in the middle of driving. I noticed Mazda has a recall for 2007, 2008, 2009 Mazda 3 cars, but * 2010 Mazda 3. I suspect the same issue.
On multiple occasions the power steering goes out and warning light on dash comes on. Very hard to steer without the ps on. This has happened on highways as well as in town in traffic. Sometimes it comes back in a few seconds on its own. Other times the car must be turned off and restarted, if you can get to a safe place. No codes appear when checked.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off and the power steering and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was inspected by an mechanic, but no failure was found. The contact was referred to compass motors (200 dolson Ave, middletown, NY 10940, (844) 258-3818), but they refused to assist. The contact stated that the service manager yelled at her while she was attempting to schedule a service appointment. The contact called the manufacturer who then contacted the dealer. The dealer claimed to have done nothing wrong and promised to have the owner of the dealer call her back. The contact had not received a call back and traded in the vehicle because she was too scared to drive the old vehicle. The failure mileage was 8,220.
In motion on city street power steering locked up and would not operate. Restarted car and worked for 30 seconds before failing again. No computer code stored and mechanic can't find issue or replicate issue.
Was driving the vehicle around 35mph then very suddenly in a turn power steering went out and the malfunction indicator illuminated. Then shortly after steering came back on. Almost caused accident.
The car has 43000 power steering went out as I was driving causing a problem vehicle.
Steering wheel locks up while driving. Cannot maneuver. This happens randomly.
Steering wheel locking up while driving, unable to turn the car.
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he turned left and the steerng wheel seized. The warning light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel returned to normal function a few minutes later. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and the contact was informed that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The manufacture was contacted and they also stated that there were not any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 40,700.
Have had intermittent power steering loss with indicator light illumination for approximately one year. After engine gets up to temp power steering cuts out. It will sometimes resume after stopping to let the engine cool. Current recall extends to 2007-2009 model year vehicles until the month before my vehicle was made. Mazda refuses to recognize that this could be related and since vehicle is out of warranty won't repair.
While I was making a exit from the freeway onto a local road, I lost control of the steering wheel while slowly braking. Afterwards my car spun out of control and I was in a head on collision with the guard rail for the highway ramp. This happened with my car logging close to 21500 miles. Inspection at the body shop determined that issues between the brake pads and steering wheel led to the steering wheel stopping. Fixing this problem involves replacing brake and possibly steering components according to the body shop.
On 11/4, I was on my way to meet my yoga classmate for lunch at 1917 bistro. The restaurants parking lot was full. So, I backed out and circled the block to find another parking space. When driving on livernois I noticed a parking lot thats why I decided to go back around. I pulled into the first empty parking lot which I thought was better than trying to parallel parking in the one space on the street. So, I turned into a graveled parking lot. I made a left then began to pull up to the parking space but the car accelerated and smashed into a building. The car would not stop so I shifted the car into reverse. The car jerked back wildly; it was hard to handle but I got the car to stop. A man came out of the wig shop. I was standing outside of the car examining the damage - white paint from the building and a slight puck on both sides of the bumper. The man looked at me incredulously because he said the impact shook theshop . His mouth was open and it took him a few minutes to close it. A woman came out also because she felt the impact in the shop next to the man's shop. There were no witnesses to my acceleration problem. I did not report the incident because I did not see a police officer (it's detroit). After lunch, I drove back home and sent Mazda an email. I heard from Mazda Friday morning. The car was towed to the dealer in troy. I spoke to amir about the incident and told him that the car was on its way into the dealership (by the way, I even have my oil change at the dealership). When the car arrived I received a call from scott bryant who, in an accusatory manner asked me to repeat what happened despite amir telling him my story. He warned me that it will take all afternoon to look at the car. Scott called later to inform me that a field engineer will be coming in on Monday to look at the car. He did not offer me a rental.
Loss of steering control on my 2010 Mazda 3 resulting in accident. Also the brakes did not operate as designed. While turning a corner the vehicle steering wheel locked and/or loss steering control , brakes were applied, vehicle begin to stop but before stopping, it turned and ran off the road causing damage to vehicle and property. This was confirmed by driver, 2 passengers and the police. This was the first time this happened. Not sure what is wrong with vehicle. Damaged being repaired at this time.
Car failed to start. Mazda sent tow truck. Tow truck operator was able to start the car in neutral. Tow truck operator declined to tow the car and sent driver home. Later that day the wheel locked, power brakes failed and driver rolled into a ditch. Driver turned off ignition, unlocked steering wheel, backed car out of ditch and called Mazda for another tow. The consumer stated the day of delivery, the salesman had trouble starting the car and requested a technician make some adjustment to the ignition. The wheel locked and the key would not start the vehicle. After the adjustments, the vehicle appeared to work fine. The dealer stated the vehicle would not start because a cable was bent, which was prohibiting the vehicle from being recognized in park when attempting to start it. Updated ivoq 08/19/jb updated ivoq 08/20/jb.