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Steering feels sticky at higher speeds, once the vehicle is at full operating temp. The steering requires some pressure to âbreak freeâ from whatever position it is in. If Iâm continually moving the wheel, it steers normally. However, if Iâm driving straight and need to initiate a turn or make minor steering corrections (like on the highway), I have to turn the wheel harder than normal, then it gives way and turns with regular force. This makes it difficult to control, causing the car the jerk around a lot. This is an issue many others have noticed on online forums, and there does not seem to be a known fix for this. The Mazda dealership near me could not duplicate the issue (since it takes 20-30 minutes of continuous driving for this steering issue to get worse to the point of concern), and therefore refused to look any further. This makes it unsafe to drive longer than 20-30 minutes. I am currently awaiting an appointment with an independent service center. There are no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms that I'm aware of

MAZDA MX-5 2023 STEERING

On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning. In response, I attempted to slow down by applying the brakes; however, the speedometer rapidly increased even as I maintained firm pressure on the brake pedal. Immediately afterward, the vehicle pulled sharply to the left, causing a complete loss of steering control and resulting in a collision with the center median barrier. Despite the force of the impact, the airbags did not deploy, raising additional concerns about potential safety system failures. At no point before the incident were there warning lights, alerts, or indications of mechanical or electronic issues. The vehicle had also undergone its regularly scheduled maintenance at the Tustin Mazda dealership on January 2nd, 2026, just prior to the accident. Given the sudden shaking, unintended acceleration, loss of braking effectiveness, steering failure, and nonâdeployment of airbags, I believe this incident may involve one or more manufacturer defects affecting critical safety systems. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this matter. I also believe the vehicleâs Event Data Recorder (EDR) may contain information relevant to identifying the root cause of these failures.

MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 SERVICE BRAKES

Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacement required under factory warranty. Very long lead time for dealer to acquire replacement parts, about 4 months.

MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 POWER TRAIN

Manual transmission will not reliably shift from 2nd to 3rd gear without a grinding noise.  Other owners are reporting similar issues that have required a full replacement of the transmission in MY2023 cars.

MAZDA MX-5 2023 POWER TRAIN

The active braking support feature of this vehicle falsely warns me of an imminent collision. It happens pretty often, the system is obviously not quite smart enough. Last week, while accelerating away from a stop light in moderately heavy traffic, the active braking system APPLIED THE BRAKES in a panic manner, causing the vehicle to almost come to a complete stop, and I missed being rear-ended by the car behind me by inches. There appears to be no method to permanently deactivate this "safety" feature. I can turn it off through a series of menus in the infotainment system, but each time I start the car the system turns itself back on again.

MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

2023 Mazda MX-5 — vehicle data sourced from FuelEconomy.gov.

Experience the thrill of the 2023 Mazda MX-5, a sporty convertible designed for pure driving enjoyment. With its efficient 2.0L petrol engine and rear-wheel drive, it offers a combined 30 MPG, making it a practical choice for spirited journeys.

	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2023
Price	—	—	—	—	—	—	$28,050
Engine Capacity	2L	2L	2L	2L	2L	2L	2.0L
Fuel Type	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
Transmission	Automatic (S6)	Automatic (S6)	Automatic (S6)	Automatic (S6)	Automatic (S6)	Automatic (S6)	6 speed manual
Body Type	Two Seaters	Two Seaters	Two Seaters	Two Seaters	Two Seaters	Two Seaters	Convertible

Mazda MX-5 (2023) Specifications