Mazda MAZDA2 steering problems
19 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
40,508 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
19 of 47 complaints match this topic (40.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10548385 · 2013-10-18 (October 18, 2013)
WHEN SPEEDS UNDER 20MPH THE STEERING RACK RATTLES. CURRENTLY THERE IS A TSB FOR THE REPAIR TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548385 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660939 · 2014-11-25 (November 25, 2014)
TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSE A BUMPING SOUND IN STEERING, IT CAN BE FELT. THE STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 50000 MILES AND THE CAR HAS 115000 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10660939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10794938 · 2015-11-19 (November 19, 2015)
AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING HAS A CLUNKING FEEL . MAKES DRIVER FEEL LIKE STEERING IS LOOSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10794938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10806242 · 2015-11-23 (November 23, 2015)
AT LOW SPEED DRIVING A CLUNKING NOISE COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING. ON 11-20-2015 THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED A FAILURE IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING UNIT AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE. DEALER ADVISED THAT NO TSB WAS ISSUED AND SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A FAILURE IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER ASSIST UNIT IS A SERIOUS, IF NOT DANGEROUS ,CONDITION THAT SHOULD CAUSE THE NHTSA TO ORDER A RECALL OF THE 2011 MAZDA 2 TO MAKE SURE THE VEHICLES ARE R…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,508 miles reported. Look up ODI 10806242 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013708 · 2017-08-08 (August 8, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA 2. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN BRISTOL, TN, BUT DID NOT REMEMBER WHAT WAS STATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY (2909 N ROAN ST, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601) WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW ANYTHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013708 at NHTSA ↗