2024 Mazda CX-90 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90, 52% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 36,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (14% of reports).
- 188steering complaints
- 36,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sticky steering: mentioned in 27 of 188 complaints (14%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 17 of 188 complaints (9%)
- Wheel feels: mentioned in 11 of 188 complaints (6%)
- Gets stuck: mentioned in 10 of 188 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 at $2,500, and half of them between $2,500 and $4,000.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Mazda CX-90 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-90 | 2 | 18% | 100 |
| 2025 CX-90 | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2024 CX-90 | 188 | 52% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spring engaging the worm gear and reapply grease to the gear teeth, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6524A.
Suspension:critical fasteners; steering:critical fasteners
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the steering and suspension bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5923F.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a potentially dangerous steering defect in my Mazda CX-90. The steering problem initially developed approximately two months ago at around 8,500 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has 9,443 miles, and the steering now catches or binds during nearly every…
We recently purchased a used 2024 Mazda CX-90 and noticed that upon driving on winding roads at approximately 35-45 mph when turning the wheel on a curve in the road, the steering wheel would stick in position and then fight to go back to center. It almost felt like the steering wheel was fighting…
I took my 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV to the Mazda dealership due to a sticky steering and jerking while turning at high and low speeds. I did some research and found Safety Recall 6524A. The dealership said my vehicle did not have any pending/open recalls so they could not do anything with that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Mazda CX-90s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about steering for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 (52% of the 360 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 36,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,500 (half paid between $2,500 and $4,000), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 27 of 188 complaints, followed by “safety risk” (17).
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