2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 14%of 303 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3, 14% of the 303 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tire pressure light came on as I was driving on the highway. When I stopped to fill my tires, the force of the air hose blew the tire pressure sensor into my tire. I had to have the sensor replaced, and was told that the other 3 sensors were close to wearing through as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10649322, filed 2014-10, 82,000 miles“On april 8th 2011, I was driving my 2008 Mazda 3 when the TPMS light came on. I stopped at the first gas station to put air in the tire. As soon as the filling hose came in contact with the valve stem, the valve stem fell out into the tire, resulting in sudden loss of air pressure. After bringing the tire to get repaired, I was informed that the TPMS sensor was no good because the valve stem is corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395598, filed 2011-04, 61,400 miles“I was driving on the highway traveling about 65 MPH when my tire warning light came on, followed immediately by my front driver's side tire going completely flat. Luckily there was nobody too close to me, so there was no accident when I swerved onto the shoulder of the road. I changed my tire and made it to a service center where I was informed that it was my TPMS and valve stem assembly that had corroded and failed, causing my tire to immediately go flat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629128, filed 2014-08, 79,855 miles“Tire valve split and entered tire well causing it to go flat while driving at 70mph on highway. Not only did I have to replace the tire valve 115.00 $ but I had to replace the tire since the little ways that I drove on it to pull over shredded the inside of the tire!!! This is now the second valve that has been replaced, luckily the first was discovered by the mechanic while replacing my tires. The other two seem to be on there way out as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10434316, filed 2011-11, 57,000 miles“About a year ago I bought 4 new tires for my Mazda 3. Six months later I went in for my routine alignment and tire rotation. They said my two rear tires were worn down to showing the wiring and could potentially cause a blow out. They refused to put the tires back on for safety concerns. I had to purchase two used tires that had about the same mileage my other tires had on them. Again 5-6 months later I go into les schwab for my tire rotation and alignment and again they tell me my two rear tires are showing excessive wear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567928, filed 2014-03, 90,420 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 48 | 7% |
| 2009 | 26 | 23% |
| 2008 | 41 | 14% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3
117 complaintsWheels
33 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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