After a mechanics check it was found: 1) slight feathering/edgewear/cupping on all tire's and 2) power steering warning light on ign on however clears on engine start. This is all despite full maintenance history as per mazda guidelines. The problem causes significant tire noise when driving. Although tire thread on the vehicle is at 87%, it was recommended to replace all four tires at time of inspection. Wheel alignment shows the vehicle is within factory guidelines for the vehicle. Possible issue could be flaws in shock/strut manufacturing as the vehicle is well within replacement timeframe for these parts.
2012 Mazda MAZDA3 steering complaints
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Driving at approx 45mph, car lost acceleration, power steering, and multiple engine lights on. Car moved to site of the road and towed to dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda, mazda3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The malfunction continued upon restarting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
When I drove the car, the power assist lost which made me so hard to turn and control the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda3. The contact stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle. After the vehicle was started and while driving 15 MPH, the power steering, traction control, and anti-lock brakes failed. Moments later, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive. The contact stated that the failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis on multiple occasions and the battery was replaced several times but the failure could not be located. The failures recurred. The vehicle was awaiting additional diagnostics. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 20,000.
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