Power Steering Failed problems of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA5

Took car in due to recall notice for power steering failure for replacement part. New part installed was defective and resulted in loss of steering ability.

Mazda 3 and 5 power steering failure. This is currently covered by Mazda TSB: 06-002/09 I think Mazda should issue a recall for the affected parts. Loss of power steering can be very dangerous for people with limited physical strength.

The engine on my Mazda5 was running at idle speed for approximately 10-15 minutes on a warm day. In pulling out of the parking lot, the power steering failed completely and the warning light came on. In researching with other owners, I realized that this is a pervasive problem.

2008 Mazda 5 power steering failure. Normal driving conditions and power steering failed during operation at highway speed. Power steering fluid fine and no other physical signs apparent to cause failure. Power steering resumed once the car was turned off and then on again.

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda 5. The contact stated that on may 7, 2010, the power steering failed and she had to use the manual steering power. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the dealership and was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. The current mileage was approximately 41,000.

Power steering failed while driving downhill in a parking garage.

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda5. While the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failure occurred eight months after the first occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 15,800.

Power steering failure. Normal mixed driving, highway & city stop & go, while waiting in a drive thru for coffee, steering wheel became almost immovable, would still turn to normal limits both right & left, however the effort required was very high. Returned car to dealer under warranty noticing that steering effort remained constant throughout the drive. Effort required was not dependent on speed, or direction.