2009 Mazda MAZDA6 tires problems

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Tires · 104,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. While the contact was placing air into the front driver's side tire, he found that the valve stem was corroded and fractured. In addition, the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to dean patterson chevrolet cadillac (101 pleasant valley blvd, altoona, pa 16602, (814) 942-2222) where it was diagnosed that the sensor and valve stem needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Tires · NJ

2009 mazda 6. Consumer writes in regards to tire sensor valve issues. *smd the consumer stated the low tire pressure light illuminated frequently. It was determined, the valve was corroded. The valve was replaced with a cheaper one. While driving 65 MPH, the consumer experienced a flat on another tire due to corrosion and a cracked sensor valve. The consumer replaced all four valves due to corrosion.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Tires · 97,387 miles · CA

While checking the air pressure in a customer's car the valve stem broke causing all air to escape from the tire and necessitating the purchase of a new TPMS sensor.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 107,000 miles · NC

For the second time in a year the air valve on one of the tire pressure sensors on our mazda corroded and snapped off as I was putting air in the tire. I'm very grateful this happened while the car was in our driveway and not while my wife or daughter was driving the car.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Tires · 69,500 miles · CA

Tire valve stem/TPMS sensor broke while adding air to a customer's tire.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Tires · 92,100 miles · NC

Valve stem sheared off of tire pressure sensor. I had the car serviced yesterday. During the oil change, the technician also inflated the tires to 32lbs each. Today the tire pressure monitoring system indicated a low tire. Passenger rear tire was 23.5 pounds. As I was putting air in the tire, the valve stem literally sheared off causing complete loss of air and a flat tire. I went to the dealer and the tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Out of pocket cost: $130.78. Upon inspection of the valve stem, galvanic corrosion can be clearly seen. Photo available on request.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 62,000 miles · NY

Tire pressure sensor failed while traveling down highway, when finally able to pull over tire was completely flat and ruined, valve stem fell apart in hand while trying to remove valve stem cap, this is the 3rd occurrence while owning this vehicle, very lucky this time that it was a back tire and not a front. Each time that I have complained to dealership, I am told that the tire shops that are replacing my tires don't know what they are doing of which I disagree. I have seen many forums regarding this issue with mazda 3's and 6's, each time being told the tire shops don't know what they are doing. Mazda needs to step up and acknowledge a poor design, come up with a better one and recall these bad tire sensor valves before someone is seriously injured or killed.

Filed Dec 17, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 49,583 miles · WI

When I went to go remove the valve stem cap to check the air pressure, the valve stem broke off with the valve cap revealing the valve core. The tire was deflated within seconds. Further inspection of the valve stem showed that it was corroded. The valve stem broke off exactly at the point where the cap was screwed to. The dealership did not cover the cost for repairs as my car is not under warranty anymore. The cost for repairs came from my pocket.

Filed Nov 24, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 55,000 miles · NY

While driving at 55 MPH, the low pressure warning light came on. I attempted to get to a safe place to check my tire but the tire went flat too quickly. I had to change the tire on the road. The tire pressure monitoring device had failed and fallen inside the tire resulting in a rapid pressure drop. Corrosion had caused the nut to break apart and fall off. Within 6 months the same thing happened on a different tire. Driving at 55 MPH, the warning light came on and I immediately pulled over to watch my tire rapidly going flat - all within about 20 seconds. I changed my tire on a very busy highway. I was lucky that this did not happen on a multi-lane thruway. This is a very serious safety hazard - the mandated safety device is the cause of the hazard.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Tires · 48,888 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that while driving, the psi warning light illuminated. The front driver side tire deflated immediately after the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was advised that there was corrosion on the valve stem for the four tires. The front driver side valve was completely damaged by corrosion.the vehicle was repaired by replacing the four valve stems and the tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The current mileage and failure mileage was 48,888.