Encountered a flat tire (observed when driving) and when i went to take the wheel / tire off to put on the spare, found i could not loosen the lug nuts with a variety of lug wrenches that were tried. i had to have the car towed to a dealer and was then informed that the lug nuts had to be hammered off the wheel and replaced. i was also informed that the lug nuts on the remaining wheels / tires were in the same condition. when i asked the dealer about it, they said that it was "nobody's fault" that this happened to the lug nuts. i disagree - and submit that it was the manufacturer of the lug nuts that was "at fault". i read about a similar incident involving ford vehicles that was on the verge of a class action suit, but then dismissed. apparently the outside coating (aluminum?) on the lug nuts shears off when pressure is applied. i am looking for compensation for having to replace these, along with a possible factory recall.
The tire sensor (tpms light) for my passenger side, rear tire always says the tire pressure is low as well. it will say the tire is low, and it's always only this tire. i check the pressure with a hand gauge and all is fine. this vehicle obviously has some sort of electrical issue. i have had mulitipule issues with this car in the 19 months i have had it!