2006 Mazda MAZDA3: sudden loss of power

6 of the 166 complaints about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 71,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2021
1
2018
3
2017
2
2016
1
2015
2
2014
3
2013
5
2012
12
2011
1
2010
7
2009
8
2008
17
2007
20
2006
6
2005
2
2004
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 71,000 miles · FL

Car stalled while driving ,lost power cant turn the wheel.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Steering · 114,500 miles · AZ

Over the past 2 weeks, my power steering goes out intermittently and the power steering indicator light on the dash turns on. The loss of power steering lasts for anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes, and typically resolves when braking and/or turning and speed is reduced to below 20 MPH. The power steering loss has occurred at a variety of speeds, ranging from 25 to 70 MPH, and has LED to a jerking of the wheel and a potentially very dangerous situation on the freeway. On average it occurs about once or twice per day, so roughly every 20-30 miles on average. I have seen other similar reports of this problem for 2006 mazda3's, and a recall for the 2007-2009 models. Therefore I am hopeful that 2006 mazda3s will be included in the recall as well to avoid potentially dangerous situations. I am the second owner of this car, and purchased it with about 42,000 miles.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Steering · 10 miles · OH

Two loss of power steering incidents in the past two weeks. I am the second owner and purchased in november 2011. The first incident occurred in my parking garage at school after I had turned left into the garage. Could not turn the wheel at all, fortunately there was an empty space directly in front of me. Car sat for a few hours and then drove fine. A week later driving thru an alley at about 10 - 15 MPH lost steering again, this time had it towed to a local repair shop. They cannot find a thing wrong calling it a very "unique and strange" issue. Started doing some research on the internet and we found the recall on the 2007+ mazda 3. Called mazda today, while they created a file # for my complaint they basically said that there were no "reported incidents" on this vehicle year , claiming not to know of the 2006 having any similar problems to the 2007+ recalled models and is not a recall issue. How many owners must risk driving under these conditions before mazda must do something about it?!

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Steering · 84,300 miles · IA

While making a right or left turn there is a temporary loss of power steering causing the car to almost veer into on-coming traffic because the steering efford increases significantly. This has happened several times. I have noticed no fault lights in the instrument pannel when this occurs. The steering loss appears to occur at random and sporatically.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Steering · 52,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 3. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not under recall. The contact believed that the manufacturer should initiate a recall for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 52,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2008 · Transmission · IL

2006 mazda 3 warranty issues. Consumer states that the dealership refused to honor the vehicle warranty. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving on the highway with the cruise control engaged. The consumer had the vehicle towed the dealership. Later that day, the dealership informed the consumer that the clutch had blown and they suspected driver abuse based on the tread wear of the tires. The consumer was told a new clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing and flywheel were needed.