2025 Mazda CX-70: jerking or lurching

Filed May 16, 2026 · Steering · VA

The steering wheel on the car will often get stuck and not return to the normal position when turning. Happens at low speeds on on/off ramps and at interstate speeds when the road slightly shifts. “Jerking” the steering wheel is often required to get the car to drive straight and return to normal driving position.

Filed Apr 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · 19,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds with the Lane Keep Assist feature deactivated, the steering wheel jerked to the left. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the failure was being investigated. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · ME

I purchased a Certified Pre-Owned Mazda CX-70 that exhibits intermittent and unpredictable steering behavior, creating a significant safety concern. The steering will intermittently stiffen and then pull the vehicle left or right without driver input, at times toward oncoming traffic or the breakdown lane, requiring immediate correction. On straight roads, the vehicle does not consistently track and will drift unpredictably. When driving over minor road variations (such as small bumps or frost heaves), the steering wheel may jerk suddenly in the opposite direction. The vehicle also intermittently behaves as though lane-keeping assistance is active—auto-correcting relative to lane lines—despite all lane assist features being turned off. In multiple instances, the vehicle has tracked erratically along lane lines or navigated slight curves without driver input. The issue occurs unpredictably but is more pronounced on rural or uneven roads and during initial driving, though it can persist on highways as well. The issue caused several near miss accidents-twice it sent my vehicle careening into oncoming traffic; another time it tried to drive me back toward a pedestrian I was driving around intentionally. Driver has to be at constant heightened attention to avoid accident. Multiple repair attempts were made, including replacement of the steering column. The condition temporarily improved but returned and worsened. During the final repair attempt, dealership foreman, master technicians, and manufacturer technical support were involved, and the condition was ultimately deemed a “characteristic” with no repair available. The vehicle remains unrepaired and unsafe to operate. The dealer is refusing to supply the customer with any details of the repair order and diagnostic work that was done. The manufacturer has agreed to repurchase the vehicle under lemon law, confirming the defect could not be resolved.

Filed Aug 27, 2025 · Driver assistance, Steering · GA

While traveling eastbound on GA-20, I signaled to change lanes with my hands in the 9 and 3 position. I don't hold the wheel in a death grip like some people do, as I am confident with my vehicle and my skills. As I am changing lanes at 62 mph the car jerked the wheel to the right while flashing a warning that I need to hold the wheel. This has happened multiple times even though I am in complete control of the vehicle and very comfortable with my hand position. The car should NEVER jerk the wheel like that unexpectedly. I have lane departure turned off for this reason.

Filed Aug 9, 2025 · Driver assistance · GA

While attempting to change lanes on I-75 southbound, one lane to the left of my current position, I was enforced and the steering wheel pulled back to the right. I was navigating a right-hand curve on the interstate and moving past slower traffic at 81 mph. My turn signal was activated, the lane departure system deactivated, and the signal was still flashing as the lane change was executed. The turn signal should suspend enforcement as well as the system being deactivated. Both interlocks failed to operate. No other vehicles in the area would've contributed to this event. The lane departure "off" warning light was on the dash, indicating that the system was not operational. I was not firmly holding the wheel and allowing it to glide effortlessly through the lane change to execute my plan when it jerked back to the right.

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · GA

This has been happening for over 6 months but it's getting worse. When moving at a lower speed, 10-20 mph, the motor or transmission is jerky and sluggish. This makes it very slow to move when pulling out from red lights or when in stop and go traffic on the highway. (Might as well be pulling out from the light in an 18 Wheeler.) I haven't taken to the dealer because from my experience, unless there is a code to look up, it's just money (and time) wasted. No, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warning or messages have been displayed, no other symptoms to report. One more thing, after driving for hours and getting back to the office. With the vehicle in Park, the rear passenger removes their seat belt and the driver removes their seat belt, the seat belt warning message displays. Now I could understand this if the vehicle was placed in Drive or reverse, but in Park? Really? Also note, in the mornings, the vehicle can sit and idle for over an hour and if the rear passenger doesn't have their seat on and you put it into Drive nothing happens, no messages or warnings at all. What if you had a kid in the back seat or something? Make it make sense.

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

Involuntary acceleration. Twice now at very low speeds between 1-5 mph the engine revs up and the car lurches forward for a second or two. Was pulling into house garage and was about to push acceleration pedal when the engine revved on its own and jolted the car forward. I slammed on the brakes real quickly when it happened and slid to a stop almost a foot away from crashing into house wall. I don't know for sure but I feel if I hadn't pushed the brakes it would have continued. Has happened one other time to a different driver, same car. Aside from possibly sending me crashing through my house I live next to a school and children and families are walking across the crosswalks all the time. If it were to happen when someone was in front of me I'm scared of what would happen, or even just parking at the grocery store I could easily slam into the car in the next spot. There were no warning /safety lights or any error lights on the dashboard before or when this happened. Not sure what caused it so I checked multiple boxes of what I think it could possibly be. Mazda has a recall out but I checked my vin and so far it's not registering a recall. My technician at the dealership is off today but I will call back tomorrow and talk to him about the incident.

Filed Dec 15, 2024 · Transmission · WA

Noticeable jerking or hesitation when shifting gears. Mostly happens in low speed or moving from complete stop.

Filed Sep 26, 2024 · Brakes · 100 miles · UT · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and hit a huge rock before crashing into two trees. The contact stated that she may have nudged the cruise control switch, however her foot was still on the brake pedal. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred in the Mountain America Credit Union parking lot. In addition, the contact stated that the air bags deployed and there was a lot of smoke in the interior of the vehicle. The fire department and the Police arrived on the scene. The vehicle was towed to a local lot. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. A Police report was filed. The contact was transported to the local hospital for treatment. The contact sustained a head injury, an injury to the left wrist, multiple contusions cuts, and bruises to both legs. The contact stated that she thinks the injuries to both of her legs were caused by the deployment of the air bags. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100.