Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 392 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (172 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (83 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Intermittently spanning several months, there is a sudden loss of power steering as the vehicle is in motion. Warning lights light up on the vehicle as power steering and power brakes are disengaged. Even though I provided a video of power steering loss, where a slight turn of the steering wheel Read details...
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. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3. While the contact's daughter was driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unaware if any indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to Mazda of arlington (1400 tech centre pkwy, arlington, TX 76014, (817) Read details...
Airbag light is on. . . . . Lost power steering at only 110,000 miles. . . Abs break system not working Read details...
While driving my vehicle at least 3 times the power steering goes out and makes the car unable to drive and is very scary while on the road. A few light indicates flash on my dash and the radio resets. I even saw my radio reset in between the major episodes while driving 65 mph. Read details...