# 2005 MAZDA MAZDA3 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `673233` · 2008-06-10 · Mazda Motor Corp.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** MAZDA3
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda Motor Corp.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 27,500
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA 3.  WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN.  AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE ON A GUARD RAIL.  A WEEK BEFORE THE FAILURE, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,500.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*