Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
While im driving the steering is shifting to the right and seems lower on right side. My tires daily need to have air in them because of the uneven weight. While I drive and let go of the gas the car pulls back like an e brake could be stuck not sure though. No accidents at all but it seems like the vehicle is getting weaker and weaker with the uneven weight going down on the tires and steering seems like it's going to crash onto the right without being able to control it.
The wheels were turning in and the steering was really hard to keep straight had to turn the steering wheel almost half around car make loud screaming noises. Tires went flat . . I have 6 grandkids lucky I wasn't going fast the car could of flipped . Subframe broke in half on passenger side rusted right out. I got this car from right way dealership in saginaw michigan in March of 2019 they never told me or never contacted me that there was a recall for the subframe breaking. Could of killed someone!!!!.
Within 17 hours of each occurrence, two tpms (tire pressure monitoring sensors) had broken from corrosion causing a sudden loss of air in the tire, resulting in a flat tire and dangerous highway driving situation. Both tires had adequate air before the incidents that had just been checked before the trip. The remaining two tpms were also badly corroded when inspected and were replaced.
I am the second owner of this vehicle. Its a 2010. I went to the dealership to see why I was hearing noises when I drive and was advised the wheel bearings where loose. How is that possible? this vehicle is not even 5 years old. Per my reseach, these things at supposed to lose for the life of the vehicle. Its only been 5 years. How is this possible?.
My husband was driving on the NJ turnpike and the tire pressure monitor light came on. Within a minute the rear passenger tire was completly flat. After inspected by a tire dealer, it was determined that the tpms corroded and the nut came off while driving the car. The tpms fell into the tire causing an immediate flat tire. Warranty did not cover the defective tpms and Mazda does not have a safety recall on this part. The part was replaced with a new rubber tpms. [original made of metal] this is an obvious concern if Mazda is now replacing the part with a new material. This is a major safety concern as a major accident could have occurred. Luckily, the incident did not result in an accident or injuries. Now there is a concern for the other three tpms which are also corroded and the same issue can happen. Mazda needs to issue a safety recall since I am afraid to drive my infant and toddler until all tpms are replaced with the new tpms design.
Both rear tire pressure sensors failed due to either over-tightening or corrosion. Both sensors snapped off right below the sensor stem cap causing both rear tires to deflate. On a newer car still under warranty, Mazda claims sensors are only covered until 36000 miles. And they're not cheap either ($80 each, not including installation. ).