We have a 2008 Honda Civic EX. Around November 2020, we started having to put air in our tires on a regular basis. Thank goodness we have a portable tire air pump, but it was super annoying that ALL 4 tires all of a sudden, started needing air in them. They usually last about a week or two before needing more air, but a huge pia when you need to go somewhere, and check the tires, and they need more air... AGAIN! We had our old roof on our house taken off, and thought maybe the nails from the old roof somehow, got all 4 tires, but no. I finally got around to taking the car in the tire shop last night, and they found that it is the sensors that is the problem, and where the air is leaking at. The valves are fine, which is where I thought the problem might be, but no, it's the sensors. Say it will cost $189 to replace all 4, so I will have to wait on that a bit.

Anyone else having this issue?

2008 Honda Civic with well under 100,000 miles on it has been giving me more than its fair share of problems since I got it. This time, it's a gasket on the valve stem that went, which is normally a cheap fix, but Honda in their infinite wisdom decided to put a sensor in there that breaks if the gasket is replaced. Naturally, such a sensor can only be obtained from Honda, and of course Honda would not let this tiny piece of electronic wizardry, likely worth less than the package it comes in, go for anything less than $100. We must also factor in labor costs as well, so it can get pricey.

My mechanic also informed me that it is likely the other 3 gaskets will go soon as well, which can bring us to a total of over $400 for a tiny piece of rubber.

The valve can be repaired on the cheap of course, but the tire sensor light will forever be with you if you choose this route.

This is likely to become more of a problem over time, as these gaskets are more prone to failure from drying out and cracking than excessive use on the road, so I expect most of these Civics to be plagued by tire sensor lights being on forever.

I never had a problem with air leaking from my tires in any car I have ever owned and I am 65. I bought Mr. Tire tires and my problems began shortly afterwards. Not sure if that is related. My low tire pressure light went on. I kept putting air in the tire about every three weeks. When I got tired of that I took it back to Mr. Tire and they said the air was leaking from the tire valve stems. I took My Honda Civic to Anderson Honda and they replace all 4 valve stems at a cost of $477.00. 10 days later one tire was flat again. I took it back to Anderson Honda and they checked it and said there was nothing wrong with the tire and that it could be just the cold temperature. WRONG!!!

I am still having to fill my tire with air every 7-10 days. I feel like they installed something that I did not need. Any suggestions on where I go from here? I am tempted to just get another car and NOT a Honda, although my last two cars were Honda.