2005 Mazda MAZDA3: loss of power steering

6 of the 97 complaints about the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 53,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 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 Oct 26, 2016 · Steering · 176,784 miles · CA

Suddenly loss of steering power when backing out of driveway

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Steering · 53,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who inspected the failure and advised that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall for the vehicle and a claim was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Steering · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mazda, mazda 3. While driving at highway speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle would lose power steering intermittently. The failure was similar to recall 10v374000 (steering: electric power assist system). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle used a different power steering pump than the models included in the recall and was not defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 57,000 and the failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Steering · 78,000 miles · OH

Power steering failure mazda 3 4dr 2005 with 75,000 miles periodic power steering failure over a 2 month period but by turning car on and of it would re-set and work. Mazda replaced power steering pump for $1500. Approx a month later failed again when I was 3 hours from home, would not re set upon a restart so drove it home w/o power assist (not easy on a front wheel drive). Dealer applied 2008 power steering fix (replace fluid and lines at no charge) and has not re-failed yet. Obviously not easy to drive w/o power assist, at highway speed it is possible if careful but around town would not be possible. I am reporting based on recent inquiry into later model mazda's for a similar problem.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Airbags · 47,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

My son was involved in a single motor vehicle accident driving my 2005 mazda3, 4 door sedan. He left the roadway, broke thru a farm property fence, spun around, went through another section of fence, then impacted the rear of the vehicle on a large hemlock tree, causing extensive damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. He was wearing his seatbelt, and feels very lucky to have survived, because not one airbag deployed. No steering wheel airbag, passenger side front, or neither of the two side curtain airbags deployed. I have photos, the car was classified as a total loss by insurance company.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 23,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Since the day I bought my mazda 3 in 2005 I have had problem after problem with the brakes & the rotors. This car was always at mazda for something. Then in july, 2006 I was driving about 10 MPH when the power went out on the car,I lost all brakes & steering & ran into a median in the middle of the road. I drove the vehicle home that night & once again the car stalled on me. The next day we took the car to mazda & let them know the problem & after 4 days & driving the car a total of 9 miles they said they could find nothing wrong with the car & the computer showed nothing when they drove it. I just had a damaged rim and needed the car re-aligned. When I went to get the car I was very upset at the cost I had to pay when this was something that was not my fault. The cashier called the manager & I explained everything to him. He had no idea about this & said that if I was his wife he would not put me back into this vehicle & put me in a rental for the weekend. On mon. He called & said he drove it personally & he too could not find anything wrong so he said to come pick up the vehicle. Then on tues,aug. 22, 2006 while driving to work I turned my windshield wipers on (keep in mind when I took the car in for service I had them change the wiper blades) & the rt windshield wiper flew off my car. I got out & put it back on and it came off again. After work my boss said the wiper was broken & threw it in the back of my car. We then left work. About 3 mins later I was going about 35 MPH & all of a sudden the power went out. I had no brakes, no steering, nothing...once again and in front of me was an above ground cement manhole we have on the base & I knew I was going to hit it so I just held on tight.the next thing I remember is people screaming are you ok & when I opened my eyes I was upside down. I flew in the air & landed on the car behind me & came within an inch of going into his windshield but that also saved my life the firefighters said. So now my car is totaled.