Mazda CX-90 jerking problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · FL

When going through a roundabout, the steering sticks heavily and jerks and gets stuck. It is dangerous.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Vehicle alarming charging system malfunction. Vehicle lagging and lurching forward. Unable to drive safely. Battery lights on. Second time this has happened. Currently at dealership for repair.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Steering · NJ

My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV received the steering gear remedy for Recall 24V022 (Mazda 6524A), at about 10,000 miles. Around three weeks ago, the same condition the recall was meant to fix came back. While driving, the steering suddenly and without warning becomes heavy and hard to turn, requiring much more effort to steer. This now occurs basically any time the vehicle is moving, including almost the entire drive to the dealership this morning. It is most impactful when on a curve or turn especially on the highway, as the wheel will stick and not allow slight movements forcing me to jerk the wheel a bit to get the proper angle to turn. No warning lights or messages appear on the dashboard when it happens. Luckily no crash or injury has occurred yet, but I don't feel safe on the highway. Today, October 23rd, I took the vehicle to an authorized Mazda dealer and reported that the recall symptom had returned. The dealer confirmed the condition and recommended replacing the steering rack and related parts, quoting $3,136.41 as a customer-paid repair. The dealer has submitted a goodwill request to Mazda, and I have opened a case with Mazda's Customer Experience Center. As of today, the defect has not been repaired. This appears to be the same post-remedy condition described in the federal safety agency Recall Query RQ26002. The recall remedy did not permanently correct the defect on my vehicle. Because the steering can become heavy without warning, I am concerned about losing control during a turn or an emergency maneuver. I believe Mazda should correct this safety defect at no cost to owners.

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Steering · NM

I took my 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV to the Mazda dealership due to a sticky steering and jerking while turning at high and low speeds. I did some research and found Safety Recall 6524A. The dealership said my vehicle did not have any pending/open recalls so they could not do anything with that information. They charged me a diagnostic fee, and recommended a complete steering rack replacement. However, I am outside the warranty for my vehicle. I checked the Mazda Recall info webpage myself, typed in my VIN and the recall does show up as CLOSED. I would like to have this safety recall re-repaired, since it is a safety concern for me and my family. This issue has almost caused me to have an accident more than a few times at high speeds, and this safety recall 6524A EXACTLY describes the problem. I have no information as to when the recall was repaired on my vehicle, as I purchased it used. No other symptoms or warning lights have popped up, and I have noticed this issue a few weeks ago.

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · Steering · FL

I purchased the vehicle used. The issue I have been having is the steering feels sticky, heavy, or briefly resistant when turning. It is very prominent when turning the steering wheel to the left, especially going around corners and rotaries, but even bends in the road. When trying to straighten out after the turn, I have to jerk the steering wheel back to the other direction. This becomes a control issue to keep within my lane. Driving straight the issue is present as the steering doesn’t self‑center smoothly. The issue happens once the car is "warmed up" - if I started cold in the morning, it is not present, but within a few minutes of driving the steering effort changes unexpectedly. The issue has been ongoing since March 2026.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Steering · MO

Campaign 6524A Recall was completed in JUNE 2024. The recall repair has now failed and the steering is sticking/malfunctioning when you turn the steering wheel. Reliable Mazda dealership in Springfield Missouri informed me yesterday the recall was already completed and now I will be responsibility for the bill to repair the failed RECALL repair. Which the repair was a new spring and grease.... The car is not safe to drive. The steering wheel sticks and you have to forcefully jerk the wheel to center the steering wheel again. We do not have the money to pay nearly $4,000 to repair a failed recall that Mazda should take care of.

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Steering, Transmission · MI

When curving left my steering wheel will get “stuck”. It becomes heavy and then jerks back like it just “unlocked”. I haven’t had to pull it back forcefully, yet, but I’m sure it’s not far off. Went to Mazda dealership who state it’s mechanically related to a rack and pinion within the steering components. My car was part of the initial “sticky steering” recall which the previous owner had done in March of 2024. Happy to allow inspection if needed. My safety, along with the safety of others, is at risk anytime I travel along a curve where I could cross into on coming traffic because I am unable to forcefully move my steering wheel out of the “sticking” position. Potentially deadly. Mainly notice it around speeds of 45+ regardless of weather.

Filed Jul 19, 2026 · Steering · IL

Steering will get stuck on turns or curves causing excessive force and jerking to re-center wheel and avoid Vehicle driving in un-intended direction, almost causes accidents.

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Steering · OR

while changing lanes or turning, the steering wheel sticks and needs extra force to turn; resulting in very jerky turn.

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

The vehicle lurched to a complete stop and engaged the parking brake while entering the on ramp at FDR bridge in NYC. I had my whole family (7 of us) in the vehicle. Cars behind us had to slam on the brakes or swear to not hit us. The worst part is, the car had no option to put it into neutral to move the vehicle to a safe location. I sat praying for 45 minutes while we waited for a tow truck. Cars were flying past us as we were blocking 2 lanes of traffic, one of which was the on ramp. They could not see us as they were coming around a corner. Several accidents almost happened. There was nothing we could do but sit there. This is a known issue with Mazda CX 90 2024 PHEV system. Mazda did not warn me in any way that if the vehicle has an issue with the PHEV system, it was going to disable the vehicle to the point that you are unable to put it into neutral. There was no way to disengage the parking break. The vehicle was towed twice with the break engaged.