2010 Mazda MAZDA3 wheels problems

Filed Mar 31, 2024 · Brakes, Wheels · TX

ABS module malfunction all four wheel speed sensor not read in the same time and powersteering cut off cause by unready wheel speed check engine light ABS light and Steering Light on.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Wheels · MO

As the original owner, I have now experienced (4) faulty/broken/corroded valve stem as part (attached to the TPMS-Tire Pressure Monitor System). This happened over the course of 12 years. I do believe all of them were OEM parts. All of them broke when attempting to air up the tire. It is a safety issue because once broke, you can no longer put air into the tire. The first occurrence was while still under warranty and i had to argue with the Mazda dealer to replace it . The dealership gave me some sort of unofficial receipt which I actually kept, found, and attached to this complaint form. During my second set of tires, Sams Club graciously replaced 2 more as part of their tire warranty package (I dont think they documented this on their receipts). Now, what i believe to be the final OEM stem left has broke. Unfortunately, I have a third set of tires through Costco and they wont replace without a fee. This should be a safety recall absolutely no doubt in my experience!

Filed May 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Wheels · 100,000 miles · TX

Abs, and traction control dash board lights are on. The ABS relay is faulty, so the ABS module needs to be replaced

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Wheels · 102,000 miles · VA

Mazda3 factory-installed tire inflation valve stems are prematurely failing resulting in an immediate tire deflation with no prior warning or indication of failure. Failures have occurred when the car was parked and when moving. There was no prior indication (I.e. No warning or slow loss of pressure) of a problem with the valve. Prior to this vehicle, I have never had a tire inflation valve stem fail in the 35+ years I have owned vehicles. However, this has happened three times to this specific vehicle (which we purchased in 2014) with the most recent occurrence happening today, 16 jan 2019. A quick internet search revealed this is a wide-spread problem with mazda 3 tire inflation valve stems. I've attached pictures of today's failure as well as an exemplar website printout of identical complaints by other mazda owners. Given the unwarned and rapid failure of these valve stems, this is an immediate safety hazard due to the potential loss of control should the tire inflation valve stem fail at highway speeds, especially during adverse weather.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Wheels · 85,000 miles · PA

Was traveling at highway speeds on the bypass when the valve stem and TPMS sensor broke off and immediately deflated the tire shaking the vehicle violently and almost causing driver to lose control. Have brought this complaint to mazda in the past and they said they know that it is caused by using dissimilar metals on the TPMS sensor causing erosion to the stem and ultimately the stem breaking off. This TPMS sensor was already replaced on the vehicle at the tire change interval and still failed long before the vehicle was due for another set of tires. Mazda knows these are defective and refuses to do anything about it. I'd rather not have TPMS and not know what my tire pressures are than to have that system endanger myself or my family any more. It is currently more dangerous to use these defective faulty TPMS sensors than it is to not have them. That should tell you something...

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Wheels · 95,500 miles · WV

Tpms/valve stem assembly failed suddenly causing an immediate lost of air in the tire on 2-lane marked highway(posted speed limit 55mph)

Filed Jun 4, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · TX

One of the two electricals broke loose that's connected to the battery that starts the car. My car literally stalled out on me in the middle of an intersection. I was almost hit because of that. Another issue is my right back tire. One of the lug nuts won't come off and that is a safety issue. If something happens to my tire, I'm not going to be able to get a new tire to replace the old one. Another issue is the light on the ceiling of my car broke. The wires are exposed. My dashboard in my car is also melting.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Wheels · 80,000 miles · FL

In the last year and a half, since july 2015, I have replaced three tire monitoring valves on my 2010 mazda 3. This morning I went to drive my car the monitor warning light came on the dash. This will be the fourth replacement. And the repair is not cheap through the dealer. It is about $200 for each valve. I read some bad experiences where people have had a tire blow out. I pray that does not happen to me.

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Wheels · 61,800 miles · OH

Twice now, when I was alerted via my TPMS that I had low tire pressure in one of my tires, I stopped at a service station to add air to my low pressure tire. As I applied the air hose to the valve stem, the valve stem (and the attached TPMS sensor, disappeared into the wheel and tire and the tire went immediately flat. . I believe this to be the result of faulty design of the TPMS assembly. The materials used in the collar and nut that secure the TPMS assembly to the wheel is not appropriate for the environment (exposed to road salt, dirt, grime, brake dust, etc.) in which the TPMS assembly must function. The collar and nut corrode and eventually fail due to that exposure. Fortunately for me, I was stopped at the time of those failures; had I been traveling at highway speeds the complete failure (no air pressure remaining in tire) could have been catastrophic. The first assembly failed at approximately 36,500 miles and this most recent one failed at 61,800 miles. Both TPMS assemblies were oem parts and were installed on the vehicle when we bought the car new from mazda. I have seen many reports online describing similar failures. To the best of my knowledge, mazda has not yet recognized or acknowledged this as a problem with the design and failure of their TPMS assemblies. I would like them to acknowledge the problem and take action to address their faulty design, before someone gets hurt or dies from an accident resulting from another TPMS assembly failure.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Wheels · 78,000 miles · VA

At 78,000 miles one of my valve stems failed while driving at 65 MPH. When I inspected the other three wheels, based on a recommendation from shop, I found another stem with about 2/3 of the nut missing along the entire length of the stem shaft. See pictures. If the front wheel stem had failed rather than the back wheel stem I could have had serious control issues.