Power Steering Failed Problems of Mazda MAZDA5

July 29, 2019 vehicle in motion on expressway. Sudden loss off power steering which left me without the ability to turn steering wheel. After approximately 90 secs power steering returned to normal. Exited expressway and checked power steering fluid levels. Fluid levels were correct according to manufacturer recommendation. Continued to operate vehicle but stayed on city streets. Experienced intermittent loss of power steering while navigating through a walmart parking lot. August 27, 2019 started vehicle at my residence. Vehicle is always parked in our garage. Power steering not engaging. Drove to tuffy dealer for inspection. Technician states power steering pump has failed.

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The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 5. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering wheel indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, but the failure seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v374000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

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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.

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2009 Mazda 5 power steering failure - power steering fails completely without warning while driving. - has occurred on 5 different occasions. Warning light illuminates - problem will usually go away after a re-start but sometimes returns. VIN [xxx] - Mazda indicates this unit is not part of their recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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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 contact owns a 2009 Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane and shut off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 6,700. Updated 09/01/10. Updated 09/02/jb.

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.

1. Was driving my 2009 Mazda5 in new york city in heavy traffic. As I as getting onto the Lincoln tunnel I noticed my power steering had failed and the warning light was on. As I was in heavy traffic in the tunnel I had to drive until I could get to a less congested area. After stopping I turned the car off to call the dealer. When I restarted the car the power steering had returned. 2: occurred just once. 3. I took the car to a dealer the next day, am still waiting for resolution.

On may 12, 2010, our 2009 Mazda5 with 18,800 miles on the odometer was being driven on the freeway during rush hour in los angeles at a speed of 40-50 miles an hour when the power steering failed suddenly. As a result the car was difficult to steer and control. Fortunately, we were able to maneuver the vehicle off the freeway and call for help. The vehicle was towed to the Mazda dealer. The dealer diagnosed the problem and replaced the power steering pump and pipe. The repair took two days as parts were not immediately available.

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.

While driving 10 to 20 mph power steering fails followed by all electronics flashing and then by car engine dying. Control of car is very difficult and dangerous. Power steering has failed about 20 times engine failure about 10 times. Dealer told me they found hits on the onboard computer, were able to repeat the problem and eventually tracked it down to the power steering. But have failed to find a problem. They now deny all of this. I question if the car is safe.

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.