2006 MAZDA MX-5 Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 2006 MAZDA MX-5
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MAZDA MX-5. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
9/19/2011 12:00 P.M. DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. DRIVING SOUTHBOUND AT JUNCTION OF INTERSTATE 15 AND STATE HWY 163 THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF MY 2006 MAZDA MIATA EXPERIENCED A LOUD EXPLOSION RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING. THE VEHICLE SPUN COMPLETELY AROUND 3 TIMES CROSSING 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY 163, HIT THE CURB AND WAS THROWN ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT OVERTURN. THE TIRE WAS OFF THE RIM. THE RIM HAS EVIDENCE OF AN IMPACT TO THE INNER WHEEL. THE CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT HAD SHEARED OFF. I AM FILING THIS AS PREVIOUS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CONTROL ARM FAILURES (SEE BELOW). THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING FIXED AT JOHN HINE MAZDA SAN DIEGO CA. RECALLS MAZDA RX-8: 05V325000 THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY CRACK SUSPENSION & STEERING, AUGUST 30, 2005 SUMMARY: DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT...
Other 2006 MAZDA MX-5 Problem Areas
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint