Component
TIRES:VALVE
510 NHTSA complaints about tires:valve issues across 34 makes and 170 models.
The tires:valve is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 510 filings from 34 manufacturers and 170 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 11 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 7 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-550 SD with 29 filings, followed by CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY and DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD F-550 SD | 29 |
| 2 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 27 |
| 3 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 18 |
| 4 | FORD F-150 | 17 |
| 5 | FORD F-450 SD | 13 |
| 6 | FORD F-350 | 13 |
| 7 | DODGE SPRINTER | 12 |
| 8 | DODGE B350 | 12 |
| 9 | JEEP LIBERTY | 11 |
| 10 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 11 |
| 11 | DODGE JOURNEY | 10 |
| 12 | DODGE CARAVAN | 10 |
| 13 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 9 |
| 14 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 9 |
| 15 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 8 |
| 16 | HONDA ACCORD | 8 |
| 17 | FORD MUSTANG | 8 |
| 18 | DODGE RAM | 8 |
| 19 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 7 |
| 20 | MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | 6 |
| 21 | MAZDA MAZDA6 | 6 |
| 22 | JEEP WRANGLER | 6 |
| 23 | HONDA CIVIC | 6 |
| 24 | FORD FUSION | 6 |
| 25 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 5 |
| 26 | FORD EXPLORER | 5 |
| 27 | DODGE CHARGER | 5 |
| 28 | DODGE CALIBER | 5 |
| 29 | VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN | 4 |
| 30 | MAZDA MAZDA5 | 4 |
Recent Complaints
Hi I have been driving for over 42 years & never had a tire valve fail on me. This past winter we drove cross country, form Pennsylvania to Arizona, pulling a 26' trailer. I am meticulous about monito
225/60 R16 tire size valve leak and pushed in slow tire leak
Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently decreasing; the contact also notic
Ongoing problem originally reported 4/12/18, NHTSA ID 11084859. Originally reported failure of one aluminum wheel/valve stem causing loss of air pressure. Since then, all four outer aluminum wheels/v
There have been 2 instances of the stem leaking air seemingly out of nowhere on 2 of the 5 tires within a year of installation. Both leaks were noticed after I had finished a drive. The service center
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while inflating the driverâs side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was
I have had to replace the tire valve stems on ALL 4 tires. In addition, 1 of the replacement valve stems also had to replaced within 1 year when it was first replaced. All this within the first 3 year
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that air was added; however, the failure reoccurred shortly
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DETECTED THAT ALL TIRE PRESSURE WERE LOW. THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY ADDING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INFLATE THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE, THE VALVE STEM FRACTURED. THE VALVE STEM WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PLACING AIR INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE, HE FOUND THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WA
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE VALVE STEMS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOST AIR QUICKLY AND ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM VALVE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE FAIL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES MADE AN ABNORMAL RUMBLING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS
2008 VOLVO XC-70. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSORS CORROSION. *M THE CONSUMER STATED DURING A TIRE CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED TWO VALVES WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.