2012 Mazda MAZDA2 Problems, complaints & recalls

routine maintenance advised me to have my steering diagnosed. Today, I took it in for diagnosis and was told I need a new steering rack and a steering alignment. In total the work will cost me approximately $1700. I was told the problem is considered "pretty much normal wear and tear" and that no manufacturer's warranty covers the repair. I've driven several cars over 100,000 miles without needing to have their steering serviced. I believe there is a defect in the steering of my mazda and that mazda should pay to have the rack replaced and the steering aligned.

vibration begins and quickly leads to violent vibration in steering when braking from any significant speed (30 + mph). Especially violent when braking from highway speeds to an exit ramp. I took the vehicle in just short of the expiration of the warranty at 36,000. The regional manager supposedly told the dealership to tell me they would continue to deal with the brake problem on an "as needed basis" after warranty expiration. I took the vehicle back for the exact same issue at approximately 42,000 miles. At which point, I was told that they would split the cost with me on another rotor replacement, and then they were finished with me. I again took the vehicle back at approximately 46,000 miles and was told they were not going to do anything more. I now have 49,000 on the vehicle, and the violent vibration is worse than ever. 4 Weeks ago, at the suggestion of the dealer, I called the mazda customer service line and explained my entire complaint. They finally called back after 5 days only to say there was nothing else they were willing to do, and there was no method by which I could escalate the complaint. I have owned 7 new vehicles in my life. Never had brake issues every 5,000 miles with no resolution to the issue. It is more than annoying. It is dangerous. I do not know where else I can go to pursue this issue. Please advise. *Tr

dealer (ricart) states they cannot duplicate the problem. The first time I left the dealership, I had no problems going to work (approximately 10 miles - 2/25/2014). When I left work for home, I went approximately 7 miles before a recurrence @ 55 mph. On the way to work the next day (2/26/2014) the problem recurred, after 8 miles @ about 55 mph. On the way home from work, after about 7 miles the problem recurred @ about 55 mph. I took the car to the dealer 2/27/2014. Along the way to the dealership, and after approximately 9 miles @ about 65 mph, the problem recurred. I left the car for the weekend, and picked it up 3/2/2014. The dealer (ricart) stated they could not duplicate the problem, but replaced the oxygen sensor. On my way to work from the dealership the problem recurred after about 7 miles @ about 35 mph. The same evening, on my way home from work, after about 5 miles @ about 40 mph the problem recurred. I did not drive the car 3/3/2014. In every incident (twice per day after the car has not run for at least 8 hours), the traction control lamp lights and stays lit, after a few miles (5 -10 thus far). In order to proceed normally, I must get out of traffic, pull to the side of the road, turn off the ignition and restart. Upon restarting, the traction control lamp no longer lights, but the engine control lamp remains lit. *Tr