My 2007 Mazda 3 was traveling southbound in the left lane at 75mph on the freeway when it began to drift to the left; when I attempted to correct the vehicle the steering was stiff and the wheel would not turn. The car continued going left over the rumble strips and into the dirt shoulder. At this time the car then shot right nearly perpendicular to the flow of southbound traffic, where I began to go off the road to the right. The car then hit the dirt shoulder and rolled 2 times before coming to a stop on the drivers side. The car was facing North and on its side when it finally settled. Only 20 minutes before the crash I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side. I also noticed a few days later that in the usual spot where I park, there was what looked like clean oil drips (they could have been brake fluid or power steering fluid, but the color was that of clean oil). The car has never leaked before. The car has be declared a total loss due to this accident. The Mazda3 had approx 56000 miles, and was the standard sport model hatchback with automatic transmission. It was purchased in Oct. 06.

- Sahuarita, AZ, USA

I am the owner of a 2007 Mazda 3. several days ago, while my 18 year old daughter was driving it, the car lost power, locking the steering (while she was on a curve), and she left the road, hitting a tree, and totaling the car. She was not hurt.

- Macon, GA, USA

Power steering pump went out. Had to wait over 2 weeks now for parts, 3 other Mazda at same dealership waiting for the same parts.

- Fawn Grove, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. on August 29, 2008, the power steering failed while making a right turn. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the computer and the power steering pump. On March 27, 2009, the failure recurred while making a right turn. In addition, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again, where it has remained for the past two weeks. The dealer will replace the power steering parts for the second time; however, the contact does not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. He would like Mazda to purchase the vehicle back. The failure mileage was 32,500. Updated 05/07/09. The oxygen sensor was faulty. The dealer replaced the power steering pump and module assembly. The right front strut was replaced. Updated 05/07/09.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

2007 mazda323 lost control and hit a barrier wall. The police report stated the vehicle had a flat left front tire and steering mechanism damage that caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle

- Middleburg Heights, OH, USA

This is a totally fictitious complaint that is unsubstantiated by any fact.

- Loganville, GA, USA