2010 Mazda Mazda3 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3, about 5% of the 686 total complaints for that year. Five crashes and one injury were reported, at a median 51,200 miles. No steering-related recalls are listed for this model year.
- Steering complaints
- 31
- 5% of 686 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 686
- 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 during low-speed turns or while braking, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Power steering assist cuts out intermittently, especially after the engine reaches operating temperature, then sometimes returns after the car cools or restarts.
- Power steering assist warning light illuminates along with a complete or partial loss of steering assist, making the car hard to turn.
- Steering angle sensor failure reported by a dealer after a sudden steering seizure at low speed.
- Owners describe the power steering pump cycling in and out while driving straight or turning, producing a jerky, inconsistent feel.
When 2010 Mazda Mazda3 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 12, 2010, latest Oct 20, 2023.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3, which is about 5% of all 686 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3?
- No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3's steering system, though some owners referenced a separate recall covering 2007-2009 models.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear on the 2010 Mazda3?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2010 Mazda3 is 51,200 miles.
- Did steering problems on the 2010 Mazda3 cause any crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints for the 2010 Mazda3.