Issue ID | 790068 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10330331 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 10/04/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mazda 6. While driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed a loud noise from the steering area. The noise became intermittent. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer and she had to hold the steering wheel tight to control it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the lower chassis arm was the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint but the dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The failure mileage was 66,159. The current mileage was 56,340. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66159 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1YVHP80D275XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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