Mazda MAZDA5 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Mazda MAZDA5 across 9 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “power steering failed” (13% of reports).
- 101steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%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.
- Power steering failed: mentioned in 13 of 101 complaints (13%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 8 of 101 complaints (8%)
- Extremely difficult: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA5 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 MAZDA5 | 1 | 11% | 45,000 |
| 2014 MAZDA5 | 2 | 17% | — |
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 4 | 17% | 50,346 |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 4 | 11% | 41,333 |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 5 | 9% | 43,500 |
| 2009 MAZDA5 | 17 | 27% | 17,500 |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 37 | 55% | 39,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 21 | 34% | 73,595 |
| 2006 MAZDA5 | 10 | 13% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Risk: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident
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…
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 Also vibration in the steering wheel, and when I mean, the steering…
Power steering became stiff hard to turn, steering pulls left or right when driving over bumps on the road also brakes became spongy.
The car became hard to steer, and I noticed the power steering light was on. It is a safety risk due to increased difficulty steering car and a risk for myself and other drivers on the road. This just occurred today and has not been investigated by an other parties. No warning or incidents prior to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MAZDA5s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about steering for the Mazda MAZDA5. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mazda MAZDA5 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 MAZDA5?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering failed”, in 13 of 101 complaints, followed by “wheel became” (8).
See all Mazda MAZDA5 problems.