2004 Mazda MAZDA3: loss of power steering

9 of the 145 complaints about the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 82,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2023
1
2021
1
2018
2
2013
3
2012
5
2011
4
2010
14
2009
16
2008
50
2007
39
2006
11
2005
6
2004
9

What owners say

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Steering · 53,000 miles · MD

Power steering goes out intermittently. Often starts when turning the wheel to the left. The power steering failure light , or sometimes all warning lights, come on. The steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn in either direction and the car is difficult and hazardous to navigate to a stop. Electronics flash on and off (headlights, radio, etc.). Car sometimes dies. If the steering wheel is not perfectly straight when the car dies, it is locked and the car cannot be restarted until someone can wrench the steering wheel straight again. This has happened off and on for a year. Since it is intermittent, mechanics are unable to find the problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Steering · 159,000 miles · GA

I started my car and my power steering light came on my dash when I was leaving work on 4/2/2015. I had no power steering at all. I've had a repair shop tell me it is my power steering pump that has failed. They stated that they cannot order the part needed to repair my vehicle, which is the electric power steering pump. I called a nearby dealership and they said I have to go through a zip dealership because it is a VIN specific part. They quoted me $900 for a power steering pump and $315 to install it! I researched the issue online and have noticed there is a recall on the same year and model vehicle as mine. But after checking with your website, it states there isn't a recall on my vehicle. I would like to know why my vehicle has been excluded from this recall but is experiencing the same issues as stated in the recall information. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Steering · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate normally as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 114,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Steering · 110,000 miles · TX

When driving over bumpy roads, my power steering light comes on, sometimes losing power steering making it very difficult to drive the car. It has never happened on the highway, but there's no rhyme or reason for when it will come back on or why the steering goes out or not. Two mechanics I've taken it to can't seem to find anything wrong and one thinks it could be the power steering pump.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Steering · 82,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda3. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering failed and the power steering lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 125,000 miles · NY

Power steering failure, engine mount failure.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Steering · 111,000 miles · LA

2004 mazda 3 has frequent loss of power steering. While in motion power steering suddenly stops working. Turning off car for several minutes then restarting seems to clear problem. Incident occurs every 3 - 4 days.

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Steering · 78,000 miles · TX

Random power steering failure. When driving on highway approx 65mph, the yellow dash indicator warning light for the power steering system illuminated and power steering stopped working. I exited the highway after a few minutes and pulled into a side road (with no power steering), and then all of the sudden the power steering light extinguished and it worked fine again. This was a very dangerous situation, especially for those who do not have more than average strength to turn the steering wheel without power steering!!

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Steering · 65,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda3. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The contact had to use great force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering pump failed. The contact would have to pay for the repairs; therefore, no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.