Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Mazda MX5

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2016 Mazda MX5.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mazda MX5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
2

Steering problem #1

2016 Mazda Mx5 club: in warmer weather(70 degree f or higher) and after driving for 5+ miles, the steering becomes less sensitive and gets “stuck/sticky” and requires more force to turn. When applied more force the car over corrects and you swerve cause the amount of force you needed to apply. Seems like something in the steering rack expands with heat which then creates friction which you have to overcome to continue driving. Seems like it’s becoming more of a issues the more people drive.

Steering problem #2

Steering: at 55+ mph I feel a slight bind when I make a steering change. It then releases only after I've put in too much steering correction. This occurs when in a steady direction, or whether I'm in a steady, high speed turn. It feels like a snapping rubber band. You can read about other miata drivers who have the same issue miata. Net in the forum. The link: https://forum. Miata. Net/vb/showthread. Php?t=714849&highlight=steering+stick.


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