Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. The contact stated that the upon starting her vehicle the power steering light was illuminated and there were no steering capabilities. The power steering assist would reset itself within minutes and the contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Updated 06/16/11*lj the consumer stated a recall was issued for the steering problem. However, his vehicle identification number as not included in the recall. The consumer was informed the power steering pump needed to replaced. Updated 06/27/11
2007 Mazda MAZDA3 steering complaints
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I have a 2007 mazda3 and the following happens without warning: I lose power-steering assist, the headlights go off, the dashboard resets, and either a fan or motor wears down. After a short stutter it all comes back without restarting the vehicle. Once the power steering assist remained off until the vehicle was turned off while fueling.
I heard of a power steering issue recall and would like to note there is a problem with my 2007 mazda 3 manufactured in feb 2007 - which is prior to the recall dates. When the engine is off or stalled the power steering turns off. This has not yet caused a problem, but the steering should remain active until the vehicle speed reaches zero, not just when the engine is running. I fear many people will not notice this until their vehicle is old and stalls unexpectedly - which will disable power steering and could result in a loss of control.
I have a 2007 mazda 3 I touring that was purchased in june of 2007. The car was used for highway driving and all maintenance was done at the dealer per described in the owner's manual. On february 8th of 2009, I went out to drive my vehicle only to find that the power steering warning light was on, and I had no power steering. I turned the vehicle off, waiting a few minutes, and checked the fluid level of the reservoir. Seeing that the level was fine, and having waited, I tried turning the car on again, and again no power steering. This issue never went away, and I did some research online. My vehicle was only 2000 miles out of the 36k warranty, so I was very upset. I checked online and found that many other recent mazda 3 owners were experiencing the same issue. I approached the mazda dealer with the issue, saying it was barely out of warranty and that others had the same issue. I was firm on them making this right. The car was dropped off at mazda on 02/10/09 and service was completed on 02/12/09. The part they replaced may still be faulty! The dealer agreed that the part was bad, and the only way they agreed to fix the issue is if I paid for a broken transmission mount (also many complaints online about that) to the tune of $505.99. That transmission mount was still suppose to be covered under the 60k mileage warranty, but seeing as the steering pump was $1,200, it was my best option. So I paid for a warranty covered part to fix a part that is now proven recalled. Now, as of 08/12/10 mazda has recalled 2007-2010 mazda 3's and 5's for a problematic and faulty steering pump, but is only covering 2007 mazda 3 cars manufactured from 04/02/07 - 11/30/08 (recall campaign 10v374000 & the federal safety agency action number pe10021). My vehicle was manufactured in january of 2007. I feel that the recall issued should be expanded to include all 2007 mazda 3's, as mine obviously suffered the same issue as in the recall description.
In december 2007 my 2007 mazda 3 5 door lost steering control and I slid into a telephone pole. Mazda of greatneck would not take my complaint seriously. As I was making a right turn I felt that the steering wheel became extremely loose and would not respond to my turning the wheel.
This morning, I was driving my 2007 mazda3 itouring onto the off ramp from route south to exit 15 in the area of hingham, ma. As I went around the turn to merge onto derby street, my power steering temporarily failed. It resumed functioning properly within 5 seconds.
Loss of power steering while driving.
Power steering goes out without warning. I was driving in stop and go traffic on a hot day when the power steering just quit. I drove for a distance without the power. When I came to a stop I shut off my car and restarted right away and the power steering came back on. It's oh happened once in three years.
There were no events leading up to this failure, it just happened all of a sudden. The power steering on my 2007 mazda 3 goes off and on all by itself. This started about 2 months ago and right now we have 34000 miles on the car. Sometimes the power steering light comes on and we have no power steering but it will go away a few seconds later. Other times it won't ever go off and we drive the entire trip without power steering. It is very difficult to turn and drive. We haven't corrected the problem yet but will soon. Sadly the car is no longer under warranty so we will have to pay out of pocket. But this is a huge safety factor because sometimes while we are turning the power steering will start working again and so the car will suddenly turn sharply when the power steering is working. I am afraid I am going to hit something one day.
207 mazda 3 hatchback powersteering loss when driving. Next day powersteering worked. Lost happened again 1 week later. Next day worked again. Seemed to be intermittent.
Car: 2007 mazda 3 power steering will fail. It can happen at anytime, but warmer climates the problem becomes more sporadic. Most notable issues occurred when driving on highway. Temperature was approx. 94 f. Power steering failed while driving at speed of around 70 MPH. Car was pulled over to shoulder. Due to failed steering, car was inoperable for next 1.5 hours. After 1.5 hours, car was restarted and steering was good again. Car was repaired 2 months later. Mazda refused to fix the issue, even after numerous complaints. Tsb was issued, but mazda still refused to repair. Vehicle was then brought to another dealership where they found a faulty power steering pump. They replaced lines and pump. Old part may still be available at dealership.
I was lucky. The power steering in my 2007 mazda 3 (which had 14,710 miles on it) failed while going through a car wash. But I gather, both from the mazda service staff and a news report, that this problem is a common one on the mazda 3. The power steering pump/lines have now been replaced; will they fail again, under less favorable circumstances? Please add my experience to the data base of mazda 3, power steering failures. Thanks
Mazda 3 power steering failure dangerous. Mazda is not taking any initiative to contact customers. They are trying to silence the issue. Basically the power steering fails on the road and is impossible to steer. Dealers have no parts and are on back order. The issue is all over every car website on the internet. Mazda is not taking the issue very seriously and is telling drivers that the car is safe to drive. Even though the issue is intermittent and can happen at any time. Below I have listed a couple sites which came up with a quick google search which are all flooded with customers having the problem. Something needs to be done about this! Http://www.mazda3club.com/showthread.php?p=409729 http://www.jdpower.com/autos/powersteering/2008/mazda/3 http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?32875-power-steering-pump-went! Http://mazdaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18579 http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=143562.0.
My 2007 mazda 3 was traveling southbound in the left lane at 75mph on the freeway when it began to drift to the left; when I attempted to correct the vehicle the steering was stiff and the wheel would not turn. The car continued going left over the rumble strips and into the dirt shoulder. At this time the car then shot right nearly perpendicular to the flow of southbound traffic, where I began to go off the road to the right. The car then hit the dirt shoulder and rolled 2 times before coming to a stop on the drivers side. The car was facing north and on its side when it finally settled. Only 20 minutes before the crash I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side. I also noticed a few days later that in the usual spot where I park, there was what looked like clean oil drips (they could have been brake fluid or power steering fluid, but the color was that of clean oil). The car has never leaked before. The car has be declared a total loss due to this accident. The mazda3 had approx 56000 miles, and was the standard sport model hatchback with automatic transmission. It was purchased in oct. 06.
I am the owner of a 2007 mazda 3 . Several days ago, while my 18 year old daughter was driving it, the car lost power, locking the steering (while she was on a curve), and she left the road, hitting a tree, and totaling the car. She was not hurt.
Power steering pump went out. Had to wait over 2 weeks now for parts, 3 other mazdas at same dealership waiting for the same parts.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mazda 3. On august 29, 2008, the power steering failed while making a right turn. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the computer and the power steering pump. On march 27, 2009, the failure recurred while making a right turn. In addition, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again, where it has remained for the past two weeks. The dealer will replace the power steering parts for the second time; however, the contact does not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. He would like mazda to purchase the vehicle back. The failure mileage was 32,500. Updated 05/07/09. *lj the oxygen sensor was faulty. The dealer replaced the power steering pump and module assembly. The right front strut was replaced. Updated 05/07/09.
2007 mazda323 lost control and hit a barrier wall. *kb the police report stated the vehicle had a flat left front tire and steering mechanism damage that caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle
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