Four problems related to tire have been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion equipped with bridgestone turanza el400 4305 /b12 tires (n/a). The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake. As the vehicle was moved to the shoulder, the tread completely separated from the front driver¿s side tire but it was still able to hold air. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The tire failure mileage was 20,000. The vehicle failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available. Mah.
While traveling on an interstate highway, observed a soft flapping sound that caused concern. Before I could slow down or take any action the left rear tire tread separated from the wheel and then the complete tire was ejected from the vehicle. I was able to exit the roadway and called the state highway patrol. To report the incident and request roadside assistance.
Oem tires on 2004 Saturn Ion red line unsafe to use on winter driving conditions. Had to replace tires with winter rated ones. The consumer experienced excessive stopping distance while on slippery surface. On one occasion the vehicle went a half a block past the consumer's turn when the abs activated but couldn't find a tire with enough traction to stop the vehicle. The consumer found that the oem tires, dunlop sp9000, were the cause of the excessive stopping distance.
A brake pad fell off the trailer in front and struck his vehicle damaging the tire.