Test drive - "THUD" sound when steering wheel is turned to either side

[tobemazdaowner]

Hi Mazda 3 owners,

I was test driving the Mazda 3 S Touring earlier today, and when I completely turned the steering wheel to either side, I heard loud "THUD" sound. Did not matter which direction. Has anyone else noticed this in their cars? Is it normal?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Poco Askew]

I've enver heard a sound like that but I don't lock the turning much at all. I'll check it out and report back, but that doesn't sound "normal".

 

[tobemazdaowner]

I've enver heard a sound like that but I don't lock the turning much at all. I'll check it out and report back, but that doesn't sound "normal".

Any updates on this? Thanks.

 

[Ki||ian]

Was the thud from the steering wheel hitting its limit or from somewhere else more forward?

 

[tobemazdaowner]

Was the thud from the steering wheel hitting its limit or from somewhere else more forward?

It was from the steering hitting the limit.

I currently drive a Honda Civic coupe, and there is no sound whatsoever when the steering hits the limit.

 

[ceric]

No problem on mine. Hit the limit once or twice since I own it.

 

[tobemazdaowner]

No problem on mine. Hit the limit once or twice since I own it.

I will have to check again. Maybe look at 2 or 3 different cars to make sure that it is something normal.

 

[Ki||ian]

I tested it out on mine a few days ago and while there is a 'thunk' when the steering wheel hits the limit I don't think it's and issue. It's just not very soft and you do kinda have to put some force into turning the wheel to get a loud thunk. It's definitely in the steering column though.

I think it may be because since we have an electronic steering system as opposed to a mechanical one there is a hard cut-off rather than something soft in a mechanical one where the gears or pullys bounce or give a little.