IllustrationPOWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON DURING OPERATION, UNABLE TO USE POWER STEERING UNTIL THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PARTS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY AND CANNOT BE FIXED UNTIL AT LEAST DECEMBER 2010. *TR
2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 37.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
1725–50K
650–75K
375–100K
7100–150K
2150K+
49 reports with mileage · 15 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
64 reportsTODAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2010, LIT THE LIGHT OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MAZDA 5 2009, IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC, FORTUNATELY THE CAR COULD DRIVE TO MY HOUSE. PARKED, WENT OUT AND RE-IGNITE THE ENGINE AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. *TR
AFTER TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME FROM HOME, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING DECK. STEERING FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH WAS ACTIVATED. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, I EXITED THE DECK AND PARKED ON THE STREET. AFTER AN HOUR OF BEING PARKED AND SEVERAL ENGINE RESTARTS, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. WE TOOK THE 2009 …
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AFTER TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME FROM HOME, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING DECK. STEERING FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH WAS ACTIVATED. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, I EXITED THE DECK AND PARKED ON THE STREET. AFTER AN HOUR OF BEING PARKED AND SEVERAL ENGINE RESTARTS, THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. WE TOOK THE 2009 MAZDA5 TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR
AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, I NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND A THUMPING NOISE, PARTICULARLY PROMINENT IN THE RIGHT FRONT QUADRANT. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PROBLEM IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES AND I PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED WITHIN 10,000 MILES…
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AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, I NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND A THUMPING NOISE, PARTICULARLY PROMINENT IN THE RIGHT FRONT QUADRANT. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PROBLEM IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES AND I PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, AFTER THE NEXT SERVICE. ONCE AGAIN THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, THIS TIME ON THE SET OF TIRES WHICH HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE A SAFETY RISK. ADDITIONALLY THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MAZDA 5 WAS HARD ON ITS REAR TIRES (FROM WHICH THESE HAD BEEN ROTATED AT THE LAST SERVICE). A QUICK REVIEW OF A VARIETY OF FORUMS WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED AND THAT, IN ADDITION TO THE POOR QUALITY TOYO TIRES WHICH ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, WEAK ALLOY WHEELS MAY ALSO PLAY A ROLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 6,700. UPDATED 09/01/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/02/10*JB
ON MAY 12, 2010, OUR 2009 MAZDA5 WITH 18,800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LOS ANGELES AT A SPEED OF 40-50 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. AS A RESULT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE FREEWAY …
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ON MAY 12, 2010, OUR 2009 MAZDA5 WITH 18,800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LOS ANGELES AT A SPEED OF 40-50 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. AS A RESULT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE FREEWAY AND CALL FOR HELP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MAZDA DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND PIPE. THE REPAIR TOOK TWO DAYS AS PARTS WERE NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, PIPING HOSE AND GASKET. THE MAZDA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, PIPING HOSE AND GASKET. THE MAZDA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 11/15/10 *CN
1. WAS DRIVING MY 2009 MAZDA5 IN NEW YORK CITY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AS I AS GETTING ONTO THE LINCOLN TUNNEL I NOTICED MY POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE TUNNEL I HAD TO DRIVE UNTIL I COULD GET TO A LESS CONGESTED AREA. AFTER STOPPING I TURNED THE CAR OFF TO CALL THE DEALE…
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1. WAS DRIVING MY 2009 MAZDA5 IN NEW YORK CITY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AS I AS GETTING ONTO THE LINCOLN TUNNEL I NOTICED MY POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE TUNNEL I HAD TO DRIVE UNTIL I COULD GET TO A LESS CONGESTED AREA. AFTER STOPPING I TURNED THE CAR OFF TO CALL THE DEALER. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED. 2: OCCURRED JUST ONCE. 3. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER THE NEXT DAY, AM STILL WAITING FOR RESOLUTION. *TR
BROKEN FUEL CAP IN A 2009 MAZDA5... TRIED TO UNSCREW FUEL CAP TO FUEL VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL IT BROKE OFF. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH FOUND DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH MAZDA 3'S AND MAZDA 5'S. THE CAP HAS 2 PARTS, THE OUTER PART IS WHAT BROKE OFF, WHILE THE INNER PART REMAINS STUCK. AFTER…
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BROKEN FUEL CAP IN A 2009 MAZDA5... TRIED TO UNSCREW FUEL CAP TO FUEL VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL IT BROKE OFF. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH FOUND DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH MAZDA 3'S AND MAZDA 5'S. THE CAP HAS 2 PARTS, THE OUTER PART IS WHAT BROKE OFF, WHILE THE INNER PART REMAINS STUCK. AFTER THE OUTER PART BREAKS OFF, IT BECOMES EVIDENT THE INNER PART IS MISTREADED, SOMETHING NOT EVIDENT WHILE THE CAP IS INTACT. WILL HAVE DEALER REMOVE STUCK PART AND CHECK THIS OUT, AS THERE ARE OBVIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
DRIVING 20-309 MPH ON THE 495 BELTWAY DURING RUSH HOUR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH AROUND 4 PM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY NEW 2009 MAZDA 5 BEGINS TO LOCK. THE POWER-STEERING WHEEL LOCK SIGNAL TURNS ON AND HAD TO SLOWLY GET OFF THE BELTWAY. WE HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT INJURED. WE DO…
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DRIVING 20-309 MPH ON THE 495 BELTWAY DURING RUSH HOUR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH AROUND 4 PM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY NEW 2009 MAZDA 5 BEGINS TO LOCK. THE POWER-STEERING WHEEL LOCK SIGNAL TURNS ON AND HAD TO SLOWLY GET OFF THE BELTWAY. WE HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT INJURED. WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WONDERING IF THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS OUT THERE. *TR
Official recalls
210V600000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
Nov 24, 2010
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE FUEL TANK LEAK CHECK PROCESS PERFORMED BEFORE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONNECTOR PIN MAY CORRODE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE PIN TO BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP, ENGINE STALL AND THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR AND IF NECESSARY IT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
10V374000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Aug 12, 2010
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10021 · Loss Of Electric Power Steering Assist
Opened Jun 28, 2010 · Closed Nov 29, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:electric Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Additional source detail variants (6)
Steering:electric Power Assist System
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.