2006 Mazda MAZDA5 steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittent loss of power while driving. Loss of steering capability as well. The loss is sudden and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle as steering becomes extremely difficult. This is dangerous. I almost ran off the road once and hit a median on another occasion. Its like a time…”
filed Feb 11, 2019
“The steering wheel becomes stiff while in motion and a warning yellow steering light turns on on dashboard. This has been happening for the last four years. We even had it checked with a mechanic who couldn't find the problem. After the car cools down, the steering starts working again. This is…”
filed Apr 15, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other MAZDA5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 MAZDA5 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 MAZDA5 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 MAZDA5 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 MAZDA5 | 17 | 27% |
| 2008 MAZDA5 | 37 | 55% |
| 2007 MAZDA5 | 21 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.