Lose Power Steering Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Airbag light is on. . . . . Lost power steering at only 110,000 miles. . . Abs break system not working.

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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.

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While driving my car I completely lost my power steering going about 55 mph, we live in a very rural curvey area. At other times I have been going in reverse or driving and my car would shake and just shut off! this. Would happen would turning onto. The road or going down the road. It happened at different speeds. Sometimes the car would instantly start back up or I would have to push the car in a safe area (if possible) and wait. I have a 5 month old and 8 year old son having a reliable car is extreme priority for us, I'm so scared of my car. We do normal maintenance and I took it in to be looked at when it shut off and the mechanic couldnt find anything noticeable. He said I would basically have to just start replacing parts and see which part fixes the problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Mazda 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and lost power steering. All the warning indicators then flashed. The vehicle was driven to a destination, when restarted it was normal. The contact also stated that the failure occurred at least 10 times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Bp.

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While driving the car will suddenly jerk as if braking quickly, the check engine light and the at (auto-transmission) light will illuminate on the dashboard. The car will then jump down to 3rd or 4th gear, disallowing it to shift properly. It will remain stuck on the lower gear with the warning lights on until the car is turned off and turned back on. A few times, in conjunction with the aforementioned problem, the car has also lost power steering. This happens on the freeway and has almost caused accidents a few different times. I have taken this to several mechanics and not a single one has been able to diagnose or resolve the issue. The output shaft speed sensor has been replaced, so this is not the issue. There is no predicting when it will happen as it seems to completely random. It has happened on the freeway while going 70 and through neighborhoods when only going 25. It's impossible to predict or give a precursor to what happened immediately prior to the car jumping gears and losing power steering. This is so dangerous.

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The steering wheel seems to have lost all power steering capabilities, very scary! makes it extremely dangerous when attempting turns! noticed it luckily as I was pulling out of a large parking lot. Trying to remedy the situation so I can use a car that isn't an accident waiting to happen.

The car lose the power steering randomly while driving or standing still. Thus the ability to steer becomes really hard and sometimes feels impossible. Sometimes after resetting the car it would go back to normal but this would only lasted a few day before it loose the power steering again.

As I was driving the power steering light came on, and I lost all power steering. I pulled over and checked the fluid, it was fine. When I got back in and drove the light went out. I called the dealer and explained what happened, made an appointment, took my car in and they said they couldnt get the car to do it again so just watch it. About a month later the car did it again but I was traveling at about 67 miles an hour, and lost power steering! the light stayed on long enough for me to record what what happening and to drive to the dealer. Again the light went out as I entered the dealership and they said there werent any codes on the car nor were there any in the memory. This is dangerous as I was turning into the dealer, the power steering turned back on and I almost spun in a donut because I was turning the wheel really hard due to no power at the time. Its annoying and I would really like to have it fixed but nobody can tell me what it is!.

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I was driving home in a city street, at a speed of about 30mph. Suddenly, while on a curve, I lost power steering! the steering wheel became very rigid and the car almost impossible to control. I was able to avoid a collision by sheer arm strength. I never regained power steering,.

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Driving 60mph on major freeway during rush hour, light rain. Check engine light came on and stayed on. A few minutes later, every warning light came on and I lost the power steering. I pulled to the side of the highway and turned the car of, waited 10 minutes and started the car. Check engine light remained on and all other warning lights were off. Started driving and 10 minutes later all the warning lights came on again and lost power steering again. Left vehicle in garage over night with hood up thinking it was due to rain/moisture/computer problem. Car started fine in morning, no warning lights. Took it to dealership and they said it was a lose battery cable. I am thinking it was more than that. I have noted my concern and will await the next heavy rain.

Driving and lost power steering indicator light went on,abs, light came on lost power on radio and dash, called dealer and found no recalls , called Mazda they said VIN does not show recalls . This is a major safety concern and Mazda shhould fix this as well as others.

The headlight have been flickering since a few months after purchasing the car, & it causes inadequate alternator output, it has also caused issues with losing my power steering. The headlight not only flicker when breaking, but have gotten to the point they will completely go out, & will also flicker all interior lights when braking & turning the wheel. I have been pulled over due to police thinking I am flashing my lights when breaking, but was lucky to be able to show the police officer the service bulletin 01-019/13 & he let me go with a warning & strongly advised me to get it fixed. It is now time for my car to go through inspection, & it will not pass with the lights flickering & going completely out. The problem has only continued getting worse to the point the headlight are going completely off while driving during hours when headlights are needed. I have lost my power steering multiple times after starting my car and began driving, with a brand new battery installed by a mechanic, & when I have lost power steering I have almost crashed into the side of my work office & have had to try pulling over to the side of the road due to losing power steering while driving. It is time for action to be taken & this be a recall before someone is killed, GMC can recall for the same computer system upgrade that is needed for my Mazda 3, but have only been told that it is not covered and that I have to pay out of pocket, which I have gotten quotes from several Mazda dealers over the several years I have owned & continue to deal with the issue and it will cost me over $500 to have repaired!! due to not having the money to afford to computer upgrade which I consider a huge safety issue that should be Mazda's problem to fix before they have a class action law suit brought against them, because someone driving a Mazda 3 get seriously injured or serious injure someone else!.

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.

While driving my 2006 Mazda 3 at about 70 mph, I noticed my radio turning on and off several times. Next my "check engine, "battery" and "power steering" lights came on. I felt the steering wheel get stiff, when I tried to switch lanes, it became apparent I had lost the power steering. I began to slow down and started to merge over to the right to exit on the next available exit. I was nearly struck by an big rig as I was not able to steer clear of its path fast enough. As I began to exit, the steering wheel felt extremely stiff. I pulled in to a corporate park complex, while the car was still on, I popped the hood and did not notice any fluid levels being low. I drove the car a couple of blocks and pulled in to a gas station with better lighting. I once again popped the hood, but turned the car off. . . . Once again. . . No low fluids. I proceeded to back inside the car, I turned the ignition and discovered none of the "indicator lights" being turned on. I moved the steering wheel left and right. . . No longer stiff. I drove the car home and parked it.

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My 2007 Mazda 3 lost power steering while on the interstate two times within a week making it dangerously difficult to steer. The problem did not persist until recently, (4 months later) and now I have lost power steering completely. The power steering indication light stays on and it is very difficult to steer. There recently was a recall on 2007 Mazda3 for power steering issues, but my VIN seems to be outside the range of the recall. Mazada should accomodate all 2007 Mazda3s with power steering issues because the problem is more wide spread than probably expected and is very dangerous to lose power steering while going 40+ mph. Since my VIN is not in the recall range, it is costing me $1100 for a new power steering pump. My 2007 Mazda3 and all other 2007 mazada3 should be include in the recall. It is not fair to accomodate only some 2007 Mazda3 and not others for the same dangerous malfunction with the power steering pump.

I was driving my 2008 Mazda 3 on I-75 on 3/22/2011 when I suddenly lost the power steering and the car became impossible to steer. I continued drifting to the right uncontrollably, struck a road sign, and unltimately ended up in a ditch. This all occured 12 days after I took the car to the Mazda dealership to replace the recalled power steering pump. I don't understand how this can happen only 12 days after the power steering pump and pump line were replaced. I wonder if the pump had indeed been replaced or if a new pump was installed correctly. Or maybe the new pump is just as defective as the old pump!!! it will cost $8,000-$10,000 to repair the damage and I am now resposible for the $1,000 insurance deductible. The only good news is that the side impact and head airbags were deployed and that I was not injured badly. I feel that Mazda should be held responsible and should be ashamed of how they have handeled this recall. I have read many of the complaints on this site and others and there is no question in my mind that this accident was caused by the failure of the power steering system.

I love my 04 Mazda 3, however in the last few months when making left turns I lose the power steering. The wheel almost completely locks. In 2 instances the gauges have gone up and down. I turn the car off then back on and it seems to help. I'm afraid to drive it now, help!.

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Power steering light on dash came on then loss of power steering leading to heavy steering. According to owners manual, we were advised to turn off the engine, then back on. Even then, the light came on again and I lost power steering again, leading to very heavy steering. After those two incidents the power steering seems to be working ok. There is plenty of power steering fluid in the reservoir. I called Mazda dealership and explained the issue in detail and was told there is no problem, especially because the light is now off and normal steering resumed - he advised there is no need to bring in the car. This is a safety hazard, especially for someone like my wife who lacks upper body strength. The effort required to turn the wheel without power steering is a lot, even for a man like me. Slow speed steering is almost impossible without power steering.

I was driving on the freeway at rush hour and my power steering light came on. Within seconds I lost power steering and my car was incredibly hard to steer off of the road. I had it towed to a mechanic and he called today to say that the light is out now and the car is driving fine. He doesn't know what happened. My car only has 48,000 miles and I am afraid that this will happen again with dire consequences. I will take it to the dealer on Monday. My sister also has a 2008 Mazda3 and she also had power steering failure last year at 35,000 miles which the dealership fixed under the warranty. This is a serious safety concern. Please do something!!.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mazda 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65mph the power steering warning light illuminated and she lost all power steering function. The vehicle was driven home and when she restarted the vehicle the light was off and the power steering functioned normally. The failure recurred yesterday on the highway in heavy traffic. The vehicle was dropped off at a Mazda dealer for repairs. They stated the vehicle was not under warranty and the repairs would be done at the owners expense. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The current mileage is approximately 38,000. Rd.

2008 Mazda 3 5 door, approximately 39,000 miles. Driving on interstate in heavy traffic at ~10 mph. Heard a clunk-like noise and the power steering warning light came on. Realized I had lost power steering. Pulled into a service station, checked fluid and belts. Nothing looked to be wrong from the outside. After 20 minutes or so, re-started car and power steering had been restored. No similar problem since.

While driving my '08 Mazda3 5-door, 2. 3l on the i80/94 expressway in stop and go construction traffic, I lost power steering. Idiot light came on. Was able to steer car home; just no power steering. Per owner's manual restarted car and problem was gone. Power steering has not been a problem since. Happened with about 36,000 miles on car.

Loss of power steering: (2 times) -- on two different occasions I had lost the power steering in my 2008 Mazda 3. The first time was during the summer of 2009. After the car was idling for about 10 minutes, I went to drive off and there was no power steering. I turned the car off and checked the belts. Everything seemed fine. I then started the car and the steering was working like normal. The second time was in April of 2010. I was in stop and go traffic for a little while. After the traffic cleared I was getting up to speed and steering became very difficult to steer. I pulled over, shut the car off and restarted a few minutes later. Steering was back to normal. I brought my car into the dealership for scheduled oil change a few days later and told them about my steering incident. They looked at the power steering components and noticed an issue. ¿ the dealer kept the car a few days for the new power steering component part to come in. They replaced the part and gave me a loaner vehicle free of charge.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda, Mazda 3. While driving at highway speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would lose power steering intermittently. The failure was similar to recall 10v374000 (steering: electric power assist system). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle used a different power steering pump than the models included in the recall and was not defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 57,000 and the failure mileage was 30,000.

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