Saturn Aura owners have reported 10 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire bulge (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Bead problems |
While we were servicing a customer's vehicle the valve stem cracked. All air leaked from the tire and a new tpms sensor needed to be fitted. Read details...
Purchased a 2008 Saturn Aura xr fitted with goodyear ls2 p225/50r18 tires. Car/tires has 4,000 miles, noticed a sidewall bulge on one tire. . Took car to goodyear dealer, manager stated bulge due to high impact damage. Read details...
2007 Saturn Aura stored indoors always. 40,964 miles only. 1metal belt exposed. Replaced 2 tires. 5mos later belt separation in same brand tire. Auto pressure check system (computer has observed correct tire pressure for life of tire). Tires still look new plenty of tread (at least1/4"). Read details...
I purchased a set of four new kumho tires; the next day while accelerating after a full stop at a yield sign, the driver side front tire suddenly decompressed. The wheel cover broke and traveled accross the road into a field. The tire bead apparently unsealed. Read details...