2012 MAZDA MAZDA6 Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I was driving down the road when my steering, suddenly and with out warning began pulling very hard to the right and the steering wheel began turning to the left. My car made loud noises when I tried to straighten out the steering wheel and when I tried to turn. Its also appeared to be rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. Further inspection revealed that the support where the control arm is connected to the frame had torn away from the frame due to oxidation. There is significant oxidation on the frame and there are large areas that no longer appear to be solid.
I FELT SOMETHING WAS WEIRD WITH THE STEERING ONE DAY SO I WENT TO MAZDA DEALER BECAUSE I NOTICED CORROSION ON FRONT DRIVER CROSS AND REAR COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE CORROSION AND BASEBALL SIZE HOLES. INSPECTED BY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER IN EARLY 2022 WAS TOLD "WE SEE A LOT WORSE THAN THIS" SO NOTHING WAS FIXED OR REPLACED BY DEALER. OCTOBER 2022 FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION FOR SUBFRAME RUST SAFETY CONCERNS. 2023 GOT ANOTHER MECHANIC TO LOOK AND THEY ESTIMATE OVER $6,000 REPAIR COST (DOCS. ATTACHED). SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSES VEHICLE TO SIT UNUSED WHICH MAKES IT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ANYTIME. POLICE OR INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE WERE NOT CONTACTED BUT CAN BE IF NEEDED.
VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE OR WARNING LIGHT. MAZDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN SUMMER WEATHER, NO RAIN, NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.
I HAVE REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULBS 2 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR 2/2014. IT'S CRAZY CAUSE ONCE GOT OUT .THEN YOU CAN HIT IT AND IT WON'T COME BACK ON ONLY FOR LIKE A WEEK OR SO THEN THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND TOWN WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ONLY GOT HIGH BEAMS SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS ABOUT TO GO OUT REPLACE THE BRAKES 2 TIMES ALREADY SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR JUST TERRIBLE
Other 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6 Problem Areas
Air Bags
30 complaints
Exterior Lighting
28 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint