# 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `716093` · 2009-04-14 · Mazda Motor Corp.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 4
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** MAZDA5
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda Motor Corp.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 1,200
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLE AND WOBBLING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING A FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND ENDED UP CAUSING THE CENTER DIVIDER CRASH.   THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO AS BRAND NEW CAR.  THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AND FINALLY CAUSED THIS MAJOR ACCIDENT.  THE CAR IS WAITING FOR INSPECTION FROM INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
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