2010 Mazda MAZDA3 tires problems

Filed Mar 9, 2026 · Tires · NJ

my girlfriend had bought a car from a dealership in Pennsylvania and the car is registered in Pennsylvania at a dealer called premier world wide auto sales. when she had bought the car all four of the tires i believe should have failed pa safety inspection and the owner of this shop keeps telling me that they pass one hundred percent even though the tires have signs of dry rot all the way around all four tires and would not stop giving me problems and trying to prove me wrong the dot codes show that the tires in the front were 10 years of age and the rear tires at 8 years of age and showing signs of dry rot the tire size all around is 205/55r16 and this is completely unacceptable for a business that has been operating for as long as its been operating because all i can think about is how many other cars has this dealership sold with dry rotting tires nor did they show my girlfriend when she bought the car any of the work that had been done by the shop that had done the inspection prior she was told that everything on this car was great and that there weren't any issues when infact that was not the case i found a leak coming from an engine oil pressure sensor and a cv axle boot torn and flinging grease along with the tires with none of this being disclosed to my girlfriend who bought the car shortly after

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Tires · OR

I purchased two tires from Les Schwab in Molalla, OR on 1/15/25 in which upon them changing the tires they damaged one of my TPMS sensors and they did not replace it. I didn't have a warning light before I went in and now I do and they knowingly did not replace it when TPMS sensor service was part of purchasing the new tires. Instead they quoted me $451.96 to replace the sensors in all 4 tires other than replaced the one they broke. A set of TPMS sensors online cost $28, this is unethical of them to take advantage of consumers like this and they should be held accountable. If I'm not mistake it says in "49 USC 30122(b)" that "Prohibition.-A manufacturer, distributor, dealer, rental company, or motor vehicle repair business may not knowingly make inoperative any part of a device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment in compliance with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter unless the manufacturer, distributor, dealer, rental company, or repair business reasonably believes the vehicle or equipment will not be used (except for testing or a similar purpose during maintenance or repair) when the device or element is inoperative." 205/55 R16

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Tires · 64,040 miles · NY

I was driving on the highway when I had a complete loss of air pressure while traveling at approximately 60 to 65 MPH nearly losing control my my vehicle. I was able to safely pull off the highway and examine my tire, and saw that my valve stem was completely missing from the front left wheel. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the wheel threads shows signs of corrosion which may have resulted in the TPMS monitor and valve stem breaking off.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Tires · 59,036 miles · CA

While servicing a customer's vehicle we inflated their tires. When the air chuck clamped on the valve stem, it broke causing all air to escape from the tire, immobilizing the vehicle.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Tires · 59,036 miles · CA

While servicing a customer's vehicle we inflated their tires. When the air chuck clamped on the valve stem, it broke causing all air to escape from the tire, immobilizing the vehicle.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Body, Tires · 83,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. While driving 65 MPH, the rear passenger side tire exploded. The tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the TPMS sensor was corroded and the nut was fractured. The tire was replaced and the sensor was replaced with regular valve stems. The contact also stated that the dashboard was melting, which caused a glare from the sun. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 09/14/15*lj updated 11/01/2017

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Tires · 25,325 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system failed. The contact noticed that the sensor was corroded and the tire valve was disintegrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was concerned that the failure might recur and requested rubber valves instead of the aluminum valves; however, the dealer did not honor the request. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 25,325. Updated 7/20/15*cn updated 10/19/217

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Tires · 52,116 miles · CA

While adjusting the air pressure in a customer's vehicle the tire air valve/TPMS sensor broke and needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Tires, Wheels · 22,016 miles · IL

Today as I am reporting is the 3rd incident of this type since I bought the car brand new, and my car now has only 44 k miles on it. The TPMS sensors on the mazda 3 are connected to the air valve in the tires. Tpms sensors are very fickle and tend to corrode and break with seasonal weather. When the TPMS sensor breaks on a mazda3, it lets all the air out of your tire and gives you a flat, stranding you wherever you are. Tpms sensors are supposed to aid drivers to let them know there is a problem, but in this case, they actually cause the problem. The air valve being connected to the TPMS is unique to the design of this car, and has never been a problem for me with other vehicles. This can lead to dangerous situations, depending on how fast the car is traveling and where. I have lost air on the highway and been stranded on the side of the road. Tpms sensors/installation are 200 bucks each approximately, and if your tire gets ripped up during the incident, you must also buy a new tire.

Filed Jan 25, 2015 · Tires, Wheels · 38,000 miles · NJ

The valve stems on the wheels are corroding and one completely fell off while attempting to take a cap off of it to add air. These could potentially result in rapid air loss from the tires and an accident. I was lucky that it happened when I wasn't driving.