Mazda MAZDA5 power steering loss problems

Filed Aug 4, 2025 · Steering · WA

My 2007 mazda5 power steering stopped worked abruptly while turning on a major highway. The sudden change in steering nearly caused an accident. I checked the ODB reader for codes but none were present. Then it happened again the next day in a similar situation, the power steering shut off but this time we were able to see the dash light for the power steering failure come on. It kicked back in a minute later. Again no codes in the scanner. Upon researching how to fix this issue my search revealed that 2007-2009 Mazda 5s have a recall for this exact critical failure. My next step was to call the local dealership to schedule a fix, however they told me that our specific vehicle (according to the VIN) was not under that recall, regardless of the vehicle doing precisely what was recalled. Please review the recall if you can, this is likely affecting more vehicles than Mazda is admitting to and is extremely dangerous.

Filed Aug 17, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · HI

Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy.

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Steering · IA

Mazda 5 power steering system fails intermittently. The power steering light comes on and steering becomes extremely difficult to steer. Occasionally, the check engine comes on as well and the engine stalls making the situation even more dangerous. The Mazda 5 is available for inspection upon request. My daughters life was put at risk when the steering fails intermittently potentially causing damage to the car, other vehicles, and injury or death of pedestrians. The car has not been repaired or inspected at this point. There is no warning before the power steering fails. The power steering indicator light is illuminated and occasionally also the check engine light when the power steering failure causes the engine to stall as well. The first occurrence of the issue was January 17, 2022, while my daughter was driving the vehicle. The vehicle recall history shows the power steering had been repaired previously for the same issue.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Steering · 45,000 miles · SC

Loss of power steering at random times.SRS light comes on and power steering locks up while driving. You have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it for it to work again. It's very scary not knowing when this will randomly happen as your driving down the road. It could cause an accident. I see where older models have been recalled for steering but not newer ones.

Filed Sep 1, 2019 · Steering · 147,000 miles · MI

July 29, 2019 vehicle in motion on expressway. Sudden loss off power steering which left me without the ability to turn steering wheel. After approximately 90 secs power steering returned to normal. Exited expressway and checked power steering fluid levels. Fluid levels were correct according to manufacturer recommendation. Continued to operate vehicle but stayed on city streets. Experienced intermittent loss of power steering while navigating through a walmart parking lot. August 27, 2019 started vehicle at my residence. Vehicle is always parked in our garage. Power steering not engaging. Drove to tuffy dealer for inspection. Technician states power steering pump has failed.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Steering · 179,889 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 5. While driving various speeds, the power steering assist lost control and all the instrument panel indicators briefly illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-2284518588. The failure mileage was 179,889.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 125,000 miles · IL

Intermittent loss of power while driving. Loss of steering capability as well. The loss is sudden and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle as steering becomes extremely difficult. This is dangerous. I almost ran off the road once and hit a median on another occasion. Its like a time bomb, you never know when you will lose the ability to steer the car. Dash lights all light up as well and sometimes power is restored but the ability to steer the car is not. Car is outside of the recall yet still has the same problem as the recall issue and mazda claims no responsibility for the issue. Additional vehicles need to be added to the recall list as there are more vehicles affected outside of the VIN's included in the recall. Since. According to mazda, they comply with the federal safety agency when issuing recalls, more vehicles need to be included as there is a multitude of mazda 5 owners experiencing the exact same issue as the recall vehicles.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MA

While driving the car (approximately 35 miles per hour) there is a sudden loss of power, including loss of power steering. Car would not restart. We replaced alternator and had battery checked, which was working fine when the same problem occurred while driving on highway at 45 MPH. Problem is recurring. Car is unsafe to drive.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Steering · 141,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 5. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized and the power steering assist fault indicator illuminated. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Steering · 62,000 miles · MD

Power steering will randomly fail while making turns. During the turn, all warning lights will illuminate, power steering will fail. Power steering failure light will remain illuminated. Vehicle is extremely difficult to control. We have avoid at least three collisions by mere inches. After a few seconds, power steering will return, lights will extinguish. Dealer has not been able to find a fault code and has not been able to duplicate the problem. Vehicle is too dangerous to drive. This has happened multiple times in the past several years. It has happened at speeds from 15 MPH to 55 MPH.