2024 Mazda CX-90 problems
Owners have filed 479 complaints about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 34.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 10%.
Complaints479
Crashes14
Fires1
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 34.7% · 166
Engine 10.0% · 48
Forward collision avoidance 9.4% · 45
Electrical system 7.7% · 37
Unknown or other 7.5% · 36
Power train 5.8% · 28
Vehicle speed control 3.5% · 17
Lane departure 3.3% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising — 424 in the last three years against 55 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,209 miles.
In owners' own words
Description of the issue: While driving, the steering wheel suddenly develops a significantly increased resistance. This resistance can only be overcome by applying noticeably higher force. The steering feels as if it is âstickingâ or momentarily binding. Driving conditions where the issue occurs: - Frequently on highways - Also on rural roads - Occurs both while cornering and while driving straight ahead Steering
My vehicle has already had recall remedy for 24V-022, still experiencing "notchy" steering (momentary increase in steering effort). Mid corner the steering wheel locks into place, I can let my hands off the wheel and the steering wheel maintains the steering angle, I have to forcibly move it out of the lock to either increase or decrease turning radius. This is a recurring issue every time I drive the vehicle. Steering
Steering randomly gets stuck in a ânotchâ on sweeping left hand turns and needs to be forced back to centre with a lot of effort. Mazda dealer has dismissed the issue on 3 separate occasions as they cannot replicate on the very short test drive they take it on near the shop despite asking them to take it on a longer test. I do not feel confident or safe driving the car on the highway due to this defect. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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