Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems of the 2007 Toyota RAV4

While inflating a customer's tires the valve stem broke.

2007 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to problems with tire pressure . The consumer stated the tires would loose air pressure every two to three weeks, and the tire pressure light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the tire pressure sensor on all four wheels had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer it was a frequent occurrence, because there were so many in new england and due to the bad weather. The dealer stated it would cost $250 per tire to correct the problem. Updated 01/15/13.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while parked the contact noticed the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the warning chime activated. The contact applied air to the tires but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated there was corrosion around the front and rear driver side tire pressure sensors which caused the air to escape. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 12/14/lj updated 12/17/12.