2024 Mazda CX-90 · symptom sheet
Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks
- 117owner reports
- 40,000median miles
- $2,524median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
176 of the 345 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 117 of those describe sticky steering, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2024 CX-90.
Tick what matches of 117 reports
Sticky steering on other CX-90 years
No other CX-90 model year has enough reports of sticky steering for a sheet of its own. See every CX-90 year.
What this problem usually is
Sticky steering is a wheel that catches or hangs for a moment before it turns, then moves in a small jerk. It's different from a wheel that's simply heavy: owners here describe a notch, and many say it's worst when making small corrections at highway speed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (15 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the steering system cover the 2024 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
All 11 recalls on the 2024 Mazda CX-90, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the CX-90
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy. Open.
What owners paid
10 of the 117 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,236 to $4,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 22,000 and 47,700 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Steering is horrible specifically to the left in a curve it doesn't go back to center when letting it you have to force it which is jerking car back right into other lane off the road. The brakes squeal awful the car has about 40,000 miles on it. Can't see any recall on any of this with my car but it definitely has issues.”
Filed May 6, 2026 · 40,000 miles
“When Iâm going around the corner, the steering feels sort of sticky and either wonât stay in one place or feels a little bit stuck in one place. It sometimes feels like someone else is making micro adjustments to the steering as Iâm holding the steering wheel. This has been happening for about the last 10,000 miles on the vehicle.”
Filed Feb 5, 2026 · 10,000 miles
“Repeated episodes of âstickyâ steering. Requires a lot of effort or force to move the wheel. Highly problematic in turns. Have had to yank the wheel so hard to straighten it, it caused the entire car swerve. Very dangerous. After research, appears this is a wide spread issue with this particular vehicle.”
Filed Feb 4, 2026
“Steering is rough and can grab or stick when turning the wheel. Afraid it might lock up while driving. The problem has been confirmed by the Mazda dealership, and the dealer I bought it from. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone else. No warning lamps, I noticed the problem shortly after I bought it.”
Filed Feb 2, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 117 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 31 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 28 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 25 reports