2013 Mazda MAZDA2 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Clunking noise and feel, and excessive play in the steering mechanism during low speed turns. The problem began during the first year of ownership. Internet forums indicate that many other owners of this model experience the same problems. The cause is failure of part number dr613210xf, known as the energy absorber shaft. Mazda is aware of the flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #11072302, filed 2018-02, 8,000 miles“Progressive power steering rack failure power steering rack, while turning, makes audible clunking/popping noise accompanied by vibration and excessive play in steering. Most noticeable when making a low-speed three point turn, I.e. Backing into or out of a parking space. Complete steering failure may result if not caught or addressed early. Occurred in a new, very low-milage vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11045823, filed 2017-11, 15,000 miles“Rattling noise and knowing of steering column. Independent service won't repair since there is an open recall for faulty steering knuckle on same year, make, and model car. According to manufacture my specific vehicle does not fall under recall because of VIN number.”
NHTSA complaint #10959631, filed 2017-03, 84,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V203000Apr 11, 2016Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2…Covers: Mazda MAZDA2 2013–2014, CX-9 2013–2015, CX-5 2014–2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10210902Apr 5, 2022Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3ð even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10186699Jan 26, 2021Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3ð even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10170814Jan 23, 2020Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3ð even when driving straight on a flat road. Customers having this concern should have their…
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology