Why does my Mazda3 not have power steering?
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced.
How much does a power steering failure cost?
Problem, my car was at that time out of warranty (3 1/2 years) and the cost should be around 1900 € (2100 USD). Fortnatly Mazda took all the parts for themselves (1500 €/ 1650 USD) and I took the rest (6 hours + oil). Seems it solved the prob as till now (3 weeks) everything runs fine again. Anyone with the same problem here?
Is there a recall on the Mazda 3?
Remedy: 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.
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced.
Are there any problems with the Mazda 3?
Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 27 problems related to lose power steering (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA3.
Why do lights flicker, power steering cut off?
The headlights would flicker, the power steering would turn off and the radio would cut off. I pulled over and popped the hood and all the connections looked good. I turned the car off and waited a couple minutes and turned the car back on. Thinking maybe the battery was dying I turned the ac off, the radio off and fog lights off.
What does it mean when power steering turns off?
It seemed to happen while slowing down or breaking. The headlights would flicker, the power steering would turn off and the radio would cut off. I pulled over and popped the hood and all the connections looked good.