Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2002 Mazda MPV.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
Tire valve stems all four ,caused two flat tires and two value stem creaking, 13 months old, sumitomo tires p21560h16 from sears. I was told it was dry rot, I told the mdg. He was full of b. S. . I had midas replace all four value stems.
Consumer support of the tire pressure monitoring systems on the 2002 Mazda Mpv.
While driving on rt. 95 from NJ to baltimore at 65 mph, tire located at rear driver side exploded. Vehicle started quakering affecting vehicle's direction and control. The broken tire was replaced by an emergency spare tire. Tire's information: dunlop sp 40 205/65 r15 94s m+s.