2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 7%of 686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the tires of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 7% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tire pressure warning light came on, so I checked the pressure of each tire. One was low, so I asked my mechanic to fix it. He found the leak was a cracked valve stem assembly, allowing air to escape along the valve stem. Fortunately it didn't damage the new tire, but still cost $150 to fix and I found this to be a common complaint for the MAZDA3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499940, filed 2013-02, 55,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11074192, filed 2018-02, 64,040 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10678777, filed 2015-01, 38,000 miles“2010 Mazda 3 excessive tire wear. Bought car new in sept 2009. July 2010 the car has 24,000 miles on it and all tires are worn out in patches and alignment needs to be done on all wheels. Ken towery considers this normal on Mazda 3's . I use my car for commuting so mostly highway driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10345310, filed 2010-07, 24,000 miles“On 4/19/14, I had a broken TPMS sensor which needed to be replaced. This sensor was on the passenger side, front tire. Then again on 6/2/14, I had the same problem on a different tire - the driver side back tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10596342, filed 2014-06, 53,000 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 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
169 complaintsOther or unknown
135 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
109 complaintsSeats
106 complaintsWheels
54 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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