2007 Mazda CX-7 Steering Problems

“Mazda hasn't been able to make recall parts available in a timely manner resulting in my lower control arm/ball joint to break away from my tire causing me to loose steering while turning. Also being broke down on railroad tracks and needed to get my car and myself to safety. My car had to be lifted with equipment to be moved resulting in both left and right front fender damage! This is very inconsiderate and poor business manner!!!”

“My vehicle was recalled exactly 10 months ago under Mazda # 9716h, NHTSA # 16v593000. This is a safety related recall, as steering control may be lost. After 10 months, parts are still not available. I am putting my family at risk every time we travel in this vehicle. How can a car be recalled as a safety risk and no parts available for almost a year? What are the NHTSA and Mazda doing about this? If my car loses steering and an accident results, who is responsible?”

“Nhtsa recall #16v-593 - this recall indicates that there is the risk of significant loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is taking an inordinate amount of time, and I think that it is imperative that this be expedited in order to replace the part before it becomes a more severe issue which could include litigation. The steering control is a vital part of the operation of this vehicle and I don't think that it is feasible or fair to the owners of Mazda vehicles to be placed in such a precarious situation. …”

“Takata recall I was notified by Mazda of NHTSA recall number's 17v-012 and 16v-593 (manufacture recall number 0717a and 9716h), informing me how I may experience significant loss of steering that may result in a crash, plus I was advised not to ever have a passenger in my vehicle in the event of a crash as metal fragments from the passenger airbag could cause serious injury or death. It has been nearly a year since the first notice and nearly 6 months since the second notice, yet nothing has been done. Mazda says parts are not available. …”

“While driving on the freeway at about 70 MPH, my 2007 Mazda cx7 randomly lost power. I was able to pull to the side of the freeway even though the steering wheel became very hard to turn. I was very lucky there were not many cars around me. The motor would only rev when I pushed the gas pedal. I had the car towed to a mechanic. The next day I was told that my motor and turbo needed to be replaced. The repairs would total to about $8,000. I already owe $15,000 on the auto loan. I only had the car for one year, the motor went bad at 60, 000 miles?. …”