2011 Mazda CX-7: loss of power steering

5 of the 154 complaints about the 2011 Mazda CX-7 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2012
1
2011
5
2010
4
2009
1
2008
3
2007
16

What owners say

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 130,000 miles · OH

Front suspension ball joint fitting. Water may enter the front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadway salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint causing corrosion. As a result the ball joint loosens and a rattle may occur. Extended operation in this condition will deteriorate the ball joint and the lower control arm could separate. Significant loss of steering control may increase the chance of a fatal crash. At this time we are experiencing a small rattle in the front.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Suspension · OH

The federal safety agency recall number 16v‑593 manufacturer recall number 9716h summary water may enter the front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadway salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint, causing corrosion, which can result in looseness of the ball joint in the fitting. As a result of the looseness, a rattle may occur at the lower control arm ball joint. After extended operation in this condition, in the worst case the ball joint and lower control arm may separate. Recall status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available remedy dealers will replace the lower control arms. Safety risk descrpition the vehicle may experience significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Suspension · OH

The federal safety agency recall number 16v‑593 summary water may enter the front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadway salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint, causing corrosion, which can result in looseness of the ball joint in the fitting. As a result of the looseness, a rattle may occur at the lower control arm ball joint. After extended operation in this condition, in the worst case the ball joint and lower control arm may separate. Recall status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available remedy dealers will replace the lower control arms. Safety risk descrpition the vehicle may experience significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Manufacturer recall number 9716h

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Steering · PA

Manufacturer recall number: 9716h summary: water may enter the front suspension ball joint fitting. Driving on roadways during the winter months in areas that use roadway salts can lead to salt and water intrusion into the ball joint, causing corrosion, which can result in looseness of the ball joint in the fitting. As a result of the looseness, a rattle may occur at the lower control arm ball joint. After extended operation in this condition, in the worst case the ball joint and lower control arm may separate. Safety risk: the vehicle may experience significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the lower control arms. As of date, I have not received any communication as to when the lower control arms will be replaced on my vehicle.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 10,000 miles · WA

Waiting on repair parts from aug 2016 recall notification.. Aug 10,2016 manufacturer recall number-9716h the federal safety agency recall number-16v‑593 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available as a result of this looseness, a rattle may occur at ball joint of lower control arm. After extended operation in such condition, the ball joint and lower control arm may separate, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. It has been 8 months since being notified and they still have not received the replacement parts to repair this issue.