2008 Mazda MAZDA3: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced loss of power steering assist while driving at various speed and making turn. The power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The parking brake and power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred five times in two days. The contact mentioned that an unknown recall repair was completed on the vehicle for the power steering, however the repair had not corrected the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a recall repair was completed for the same failure and it was a one-time free fix and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Engine · 176 miles · NC

My mazda3 dies while I am driving without any indication of what is going on (no check engine light). When it does, I wait for a while and it will start back up again! My shop and I have tried everything we can, but we can't figure out why it is doing that! I called the manufacture and they said it was recalled for power steering assist failure and fixed in 2010 but to us it sounds it is that issue causing it to stop while in motion! This car is unsafe!! No car should stop in motion from nowhere! The manufacture should be responsible for that!

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 110,000 miles · VA

Airbag light is on.....lost power steering at only 110,000 miles...ABS break system not working

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Steering · 161,000 miles · ID

Loss of steering, immediately fixed itself but with steering wheel light on dash. Vehicle in motion. Loss of ability to steer vehicle. Vehicle was in motion.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After a few attempts, the vehicle started, but there was no power steering. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence very slowly. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2010 by star mazda in glendale, california for the same failure per an unknown recall issued by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired this time and the dealer was not contacted again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2015 · Steering · 145,500 miles · OH

On about july 16, 2015 the power steering failed making it extremely difficulty to steer vehicle. I called mazda dealer to explain failure and asked if they would repair under recall. They said mazda would only honor recall repair once. I do not believe mazda repaired the issue. I would expect them to provide a fix that prevents this failure from reoccurring. Note: on 1/27/2011 I had taken vehicle in after receiving recall notice regarding power steering. Vehicle power steering was repaired by byers mazda in columbus ohio and road tested to confirm repairs.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Steering · 30,633 miles · PA

Sudden loss of power steering while traveling at moderate speed. Upon sudden loss of power steering the car pulled heavily to the right causing me to nearly hit a large tree on this very narrow road.

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Steering · 25,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda mazda3. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact experienced a loss of electronic power steering assist and as a result, crashed into a curb. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised the contact of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v374000 (steering:electric power assist system), which the vehicle was included. The technician agreed to repair the vehicle under the recall but would not cover the repairs for the damage to the wheel due to the crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Steering · CA

I was advised of a recall for a potential power steering (#6010h) in september of 2010. Unless you already had the symptoms, they advised to do nothing until a second notice was sent, as parts were in short supply. It would seem 4+ months would be more than adequate time to secure the parts. I drive on windy 2 lane mountainous roads every workday; failure of power steering assist on these roads could be deadly. Why is it taking mazda so long to correct this problem?

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 19,800 miles · CT · crash

Power steering failed on 2008 mazda 3 causing a crash. Mazda has acknowledged the problem on the vehicle in it's letter to mazda 3 owners but stated it had no parts to repair the defect. While still waiting for an official recall notice from mazda, the power steering on our car failed on a busy city street causing the driver loose control of the vehicle which resulted in a crash.

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Steering · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda, mazda3. While the contact was driving approximately 25-30 MPH in the process of making a left turn, an unexpected loss of power steering occurred without warning. The vehicle was driven to the residence cautiously with excessive force applied to the steering wheel. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to a dealer for diagnosis. A recall notification was received the same day of the power steering failure. The recall was associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v374000 (steering: electric power assist system). The contact stated the experienced failure could have been avoided if the recall notification was not mailed in different phases as specified in the recall due to the lack of parts. There was significant concern of a safety hazard. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Steering · 51,642 miles · NJ

On 9/15/10 my daughter was driving her '08 mazda3 in nj on int. 78 when her power steering failed and she lost the ability to steer the car.. The car had to be towed 40 mi. To our mechanic where the mechanic discovered and informed us of the recall. She has not been notified by mazda of this significant threat to her safety.