2014 Mazda MAZDA6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6, 7% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 have a 2014 MAZDA6 itouring and when I park the car and try to shut it down my battery won't turn off. The car runs on accessory mode and will not turn off. If I put the car back in gear then it move a little and then shift to park with a heavy thud most times it will shut down. But how long can this go on before the shifter breaks.”
NHTSA complaint #11110438, filed 2018-07, 32,000 miles“The steering wheel column makes a vibrating noise when the car's driving on bumpy roads, sounded like something's loosen. I discovered it right after I picked up the car from the dealer lot when it had 115 miles. I went back to a Mazda dealer to report the problem and they said it is a common problem that they've seen before and Mazda had a solution for it. So they fixed it, but that was two weeks ago and now the steering wheel column is making the vibrating noise again.”
NHTSA complaint #10532458, filed 2013-07, 120 miles“My 2014 Mazda 6 has 68000 miles. Within the last few weeks while driving going 55 around corners, has had a power steering malfunction light pop up and the steering totally locks up for a few seconds causing me to nearly hit multiple cars. I believe my issue has to do with something electrical that I had checked on my car at 34000 miles right before the warranty was up. My car has a radar that performs for radar cruise control and smart city braking, I got many messages saying that the radar isn't working and that it needs inspections. …”
NHTSA complaint #10939707, filed 2017-01, 68,000 miles“While turning corner steering unit locked and power steering failure and scbs failure lights. Almost hit a tree before I regained control of the steering wheel. Had car towed and dealer state no alarms where present and gave me back the car. While driving back home same failures happened. Back at the dealer and told again no warning lights on but they will keep it to test drive. I have taken pictures on the warning lights. The steering unit needs to be replaced this is a very dangerous driving condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10578487, filed 2014-04, 15,200 miles“Driving on interstate at approx. 65 MPH. Steering started feeling a little soft and then immediately started feeling notchy and the dashboard annunciator panel started giving warnings power steering failure steering will be difficult , scbs needs inspection , fow needs inspection . The traction control system (tcs)/ dynamic stability control (dsc) indicator in the tachometer display area lit up and stayed illuminated (I believe that indicates a tcs/dsc malfunction). …”
NHTSA complaint #10693737, filed 2015-03, 13,280 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11013654Jan 24, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the…
- 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…
- 10235414Apr 3, 2023Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the…
- 10232277Feb 16, 2023Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the…
- 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…
- 10189816Mar 12, 2021Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 12% |
| 2010 | 29 | 13% |
| 2009 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
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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