2011 Mazda MAZDA2: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 16 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 8 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 1 |
Steering: 8; Seats: 3; Air Bags: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Tires: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10415606 · 2011-07-29 (July 29, 2011)
****** PLEASE DO NOT ADD MY INFO. TO ANY SOLICITATION LISTS..****** PURCHASED NEW 2011 MAZDA 2, BLOW OUT OCCURRED WITH 3021 MILES ON VEHICLE/TIRES. 185/55/15 YOKOHAMA TIRES. LOW SPEED BLOW OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NO WRECK OR INJURY OCCURRED BUT IT SCARED BOTH ME AND MY 85 YEAR OLD FATHER. THE SPACE SAVER SPARE TIRE IS REALLY AN ISSUE AS WELL. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT IS SO NARROW IN COMPARISON TO THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. EVERY TIME I WAS ON GROOVED PAVEMENT, THE TIRE WOULD PULL ME INTO THE NEXT LANE OF TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS SI…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,021 miles reported. Look up ODI 10415606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443559 · 2012-01-12 (January 12, 2012)
ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION AND SHUTTING OFF CAR, WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR RESULTS IN IT STICKING THERE. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I RENTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 320 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443559 at NHTSA ↗
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 ↗
Owner report 11030122 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
I PURCHASED THIS MAZDA 2 NEW IN JANUARY 2012. SEPT 2014 I NOTICED THE STEERING BINDING AND MAKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE. A YEAR LATER SEPT OF 2015 THE SYMPTOMS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED AGAIN. NOW SEPTEMBER 2017 THE UNIT HAD GONE BAD AGAIN AND DEALERSHIP ADVISED ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED. I HAVE HAD ALL WORK DONE AT MAZDA DEALERSHIP. WHEN I CONTACTED MAZDA ABOUT THIS ISSUE I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. DEALERSHIP WAS ALSO TO TALK TO MAZDA TECH SUPPORT AND AGAIN NOTHING. THREE RACK …
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030122 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V082000 · Seats
Reported: 2017-02-09 (February 9, 2017)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
NHTSA campaign record ↗