How many steering complaints does the 2010 Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, which is 5% of the 683 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Mazda3?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering component on the 2010 Mazda3.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Mazda3?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 is 51,200 miles.

Have steering problems on the 2010 Mazda3 caused crashes?

NHTSA data links the steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 to 5 crashes and 1 injury.

How does the 2010 Mazda3 compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2010 model year has 31 steering complaints, the highest raw count among Mazda3 years listed, though 2011 (10% share) and 2012 (7% share) show higher shares relative to their total complaints.

2010 Mazda Mazda3 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, 5% of that year's 683 total complaints, linked to 5 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 51,200. No steering-related recall is listed for this model year.

Steering complaints: 31; 5% of 683
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up while turning at low speed, sometimes accompanied by dashboard warning lights.
Power steering assist cuts out intermittently, especially after the engine reaches operating temperature, then sometimes returns after the car cools down.
Power steering pump loses assist intermittently even while driving straight, producing a jerky feel and requiring frequent steering corrections.
Steering angle sensor failure causes sudden loss of steering control, leading to collisions with fixed objects.
Complete power steering assist failure leaves the car very hard to steer, in some cases making it difficult to control without significant physical effort.

When 2010 Mazda Mazda3 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2010, latest Oct 20, 2023.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Oct 2023; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201031 (5%)
201113 (10%)
201215 (7%)
20139 (8%)
20143 (2%)
20153 (2%)
20163 (3%)
20172 (2%)
20182 (2%)
20193 (4%)
20203 (9%)
20211 (2%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (8%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Mazda3 have?: NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda3, which is 5% of the 683 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Mazda3?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering component on the 2010 Mazda3.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Mazda3?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 is 51,200 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2010 Mazda3 caused crashes?: NHTSA data links the steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 to 5 crashes and 1 injury.
How does the 2010 Mazda3 compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2010 model year has 31 steering complaints, the highest raw count among Mazda3 years listed, though 2011 (10% share) and 2012 (7% share) show higher shares relative to their total complaints.