Mazda CX-90 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Mazda CX-90 across 3 model years. The 2024 model year has the most (188). The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (14% of reports).
- 193steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 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 193 complaints (14%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 18 of 193 complaints (9%)
- Wheel feels: mentioned in 11 of 193 complaints (6%)
- Gets stuck: mentioned in 10 of 193 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 193 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
Model years: 2024
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
Model years: 2024
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…
The steering seems to be malfunctioning and is hesitant or sticking when operating the vehicle. The steering wheel seems to hesitate or stick only during left hand turns, even slight ones. If you do not manually pull the steering wheel back after turning, it will stay in the position and not return…
On multiple occasions, the steering wheel became stiff or locked while driving or during start-up, multiple dashboard warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle could not be shifted from Park to Drive. This occurred repeatedly since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer inspected the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda CX-90s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about steering for the Mazda CX-90. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Mazda CX-90?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 27 of 193 complaints, followed by “safety risk” (18).
See all Mazda CX-90 problems.