Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mazda5. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane and shut off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 6,700. Updated 09/01/10. *lj updated 09/02/10
2009 Mazda MAZDA5 steering complaints
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On may 12, 2010, our 2009 mazda5 with 18,800 miles on the odometer was being driven on the freeway during rush hour in los angeles at a speed of 40-50 miles an hour when the power steering failed suddenly. As a result the car was difficult to steer and control. Fortunately, we were able to maneuver the vehicle off the freeway and call for help. The vehicle was towed to the mazda dealer. The dealer diagnosed the problem and replaced the power steering pump and pipe. The repair took two days as parts were not immediately available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 5. While driving at speeds of 60 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, piping hose and gasket. The mazda manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 11/15/10
1. Was driving my 2009 mazda5 in new york city in heavy traffic. As I as getting onto the lincoln tunnel I noticed my power steering had failed and the warning light was on. As I was in heavy traffic in the tunnel I had to drive until I could get to a less congested area. After stopping I turned the car off to call the dealer. When I restarted the car the power steering had returned. 2: occurred just once. 3. I took the car to a dealer the next day, am still waiting for resolution.
Driving 20-309 MPH on the 495 beltway during rush hour on wednesday, may 5th around 4 pm when the steering wheel of my new 2009 mazda 5 begins to lock. The power-steering wheel lock signal turns on and had to slowly get off the beltway. We had to turn off the car and turn it back on. Thankfully we were not injured. We do not understand why the steering wheel locked and wondering if there were other complaints out there.
While driving 10 to 20 MPH power steering fails followed by all electronics flashing and then by car engine dying. Control of car is very difficult and dangerous. Power steering has failed about 20 times engine failure about 10 times. Dealer told me they found hits on the onboard computer, were able to repeat the problem and eventually tracked it down to the power steering. But have failed to find a problem. They now deny all of this. I question if the car is safe.
The steering wheel started to uncontrollable and wobbling suddenly while driving a freeway at 60mph and ended up causing the center divider crash. The vehicle was purchased one month ago as brand new car. The power steering has been difficult to handle and finally caused this major accident. The car is waiting for inspection from insurance company and the dealer refused to take any responsibility.
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