2024 Mazda CX-90- Plug-in Hybrid steering problems

“When driving the vehicle both at highway speed and city speed (but more noticeable at highway speed) after turning the wheel to turn the car, when trying to return to straight the steering wheel "sticks" and I have to force it to return to center. This problem has been going on for several months so I took it to the Mazda dealership where I purchased the car, and they confirmed the problem. The dealer said it was not under a further recall (they had previously applied lubricant to the steering mechanism) and at this time not covered by warranty (I have exceeded the 36,000 mile warranty). Awaiting further information on coverage by my extended warranty. This is a serious safety concern as the car unexpectedly causes steering issues and I have almost hit other vehicles on the highway because of the sticky steering.”

“My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV received the steering gear remedy for Recall 24V022 (Mazda 6524A), at about 10,000 miles. Around three weeks ago, the same condition the recall was meant to fix came back. While driving, the steering suddenly and without warning becomes heavy and hard to turn, requiring much more effort to steer. This now occurs basically any time the vehicle is moving, including almost the entire drive to the dealership this morning. It is most impactful when on a curve or turn especially on the highway, as the wheel will stick and not allow slight movements forcing me to jerk the wheel a bit to get the proper angle to turn. No warning lights or messages appear on the dashboard when it happens. Luckily no crash or injury has occurred yet, but I don't feel safe on the highway. Today, October 23rd, I took the vehicle to an authorized Mazda dealer and reported that the recall symptom had returned. The dealer confirmed the condition and recommended replacing the steering rack and related parts, quoting $3,136.41 as a customer-paid repair. The dealer has submitted a goodwill request to Mazda, and I have opened a case with Mazda's Customer Experience Center.…”

“Steering malfunction was recalled in January 2024. Although it was reported as fixed, the sticky steering has returned. Dealership stated that vehicle requires a new motor that powers steering. Steering has continued to become more difficult to turn and we are concerned about driving the car.”

“I am reporting a potentially dangerous steering defect in my Mazda CX-90. The steering problem initially developed approximately two months ago at around 8,500 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has 9,443 miles, and the steering now catches or binds during nearly every low-speed turn. Specifically, when making turns at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel appears to catch or become stuck about halfway through the turn. I must apply additional force to overcome the resistance and straighten the steering wheel. The steering does not move smoothly or return to center as expected. This is no longer an occasional occurrence. It happens during nearly every low-speed turn, making the vehicle's steering unpredictable and unsafe. I have owned and driven numerous vehicles and have never experienced this behavior. My wife refuses to drive the vehicle because she does not feel safe operating it. I am concerned that the unexpected steering resistance could result in a loss of vehicle control or an accident. I recently learned of Mazda's steering recall (NHTSA 24V-022), involving excessive friction in the electric power steering worm gear…”

“We recently purchased a used 2024 Mazda CX-90 and noticed that upon driving on winding roads at approximately 35-45 mph when turning the wheel on a curve in the road, the steering wheel would stick in position and then fight to go back to center. It almost felt like the steering wheel was fighting me. After about a week of driving the vehicle both my wife and I experienced the same issue. We noticed that when turning to the left, it stuck in position longer than when turning to the right but in both directions, the same issue occurred. We brought it to the dealership and they said they could not recreate the issue and said the car is fine. I do not feel safe driving the car and now we are stuck with it.”

“No specific incident happened however, oftentimes while driving, I experience "stickey steering" which I have researched and appears as though affected 2024 CX-90 Mazda's. Whili I am driving around sharp turns or on/off ramps that are curved, my steering wheel gets stuch and I have to manually ensure that when I am straightening out the steering wheel, that I don't over correct, merge over the cross line or hit another oncoming vehicle.”