2024 Mazda CX-5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2024 Mazda CX-5, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this car brand new with 51 miles on it on 7/24 and have taken it to the dealership mechanics twice for the same problem. Within 3 seconds of “letting go” of the steering wheel, the car veers and pulls directly into the right berm. The car requires continuous redirection of the steering wheel to get it to drive straight on. The dealership where I purchased this has not reported this defect to the manufacturer despite me requesting it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11606613, filed 2024-08“Component failure: potential thermal (heat-related) breakdown of the EPS control module, steering rack electronics, or associated wiring harness. Description: After approximately two hours of continuous highway driving, a critical Red Steering Wheel Warning Light illuminates intermittently in the center dashboard. This indicates a severe system fault and imminent threat of total loss of power steering assist while operating at highway speeds presenting an extreme safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762181, filed 2026-09“Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the engine spontaneously shut off without warning. This resulted in an immediate loss of power braking and power steering. Simultaneously, the electronic gear selector (shifter) became non-functional, preventing the vehicle from being placed into 'Park' to stop the uncontrolled rearward slide. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726252, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11026350Nov 8, 2025Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Diagnostic Guidelines Diagnostic Guidelines When diagnosing NVH concerns, it is essential to first classify the issue into one of three…
- 11013792Jan 27, 2025Before judging a steering wheel as having premature wear or a defect, first clean the steering wheel as explained in the repair information. Some vehicles may have steering wheel…
- 11007027Aug 15, 2024Before judging a steering wheel as having premature wear or a defect, first clean the steering wheel as explained in the repair information. Some vehicles may have steering wheel…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10248390Dec 8, 2023Before judging a steering wheel as having premature wear or a defect, first clean the steering wheel as explained in the repair information. Some vehicles may have steering wheel…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2024 Mazda CX-5
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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