NHTSA Complaint #11079182 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11079182
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 14, 2018
Date Filed	March 14, 2018
Mileage	88,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

MY 2011 MAZDA 3 IS HAVING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. IT GOES ON AND OFF AND CREATES DANGEROUS SITUATIONS FOR MYSELF AS THE DRIVER AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING GOES OFF AND THE CAR BECOMES VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AND STEER. ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND MAKE TURNS.

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