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2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
23%of 115 total for the year
Median mileage
37,125miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 23% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,125 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I bought 2009 Mazda 3 and has 18,700 miles on it as of today nov 2010. I noticed TPMS sign come on yesterday and goes off and comes back on without any beeping sounds. Tire air pressure is showing acceptable levels and at 18k miles I don't expect to change tires for sure. Not sure what's going on. Mazda must address this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10368392, filed 2010-11, 18,700 miles

“Tire pressure light came on I pulled over and valve stem blew a pin out. Road side assistance called to help me and verified it was a pressure valve stem fault. Seems to be a long reported issue with this make and year. Was informed to check all other tire stems for defects.”

NHTSA complaint #10478931, filed 2012-10, 58,612 miles

“Goodyear tire eagle rs tire in light snow / wet weather conditions, new 2009 Mazda 3 hatchback. Tires are totally inadequate in light snow conditions. I was unable to make a right turn while I attempted to slow down at 20mph. Car ABS was activated but I still skidded almost hitting another car as it was about to pull out in front of me. I am forced to have to replace these tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10295096, filed 2009-12, 10,000 miles

“I have had three oem valve stems rot out and completely fall into the tire causing a rapid deflation and risk of control loss of the vehicle. The first valve stem rotted out in 2012 and was replaced. I assumed it was an isolated incident (stuff happens). In the last 2 months the second and 3rd valve stem rotted out and have been replaced by belletire (2nd in july, 3rd today). Luckily I was driving on side roads when these occurred. It might have been much worse if I was on the freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10536865, filed 2013-08, 40,000 miles

“Driving on the highway at highway speed, there was a sudden loss of air pressure in the right rear tire. The TPMS warning came on. On inspection the tire valve was missing, it looked sheered off. Took the car into a tire repair/replacement center and had a new TPMS valve installed. I've since discovered that this is a very common failure in Mazda 3's, and likely many Mazda's. At the time, I contacted a Mazda dealer who offered no explanation as to how a valve stem can sheer clean off while driving on a flat, clean highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10441241, filed 2011-12, 15,000 miles

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202418%
202318%
202013%
201511%
201411%
201242%
201175%
2010487%
20092623%
20084114%
2007105%
2006148%
200533%
200496%

Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3

Steering
35 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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