Tire Problems of Saturn Relay

Saturn Relay owners have reported 3 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire valve (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn Relay

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Sidewall problems
1
Tire Valve problems
1
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Saturn Relay

The Tire Sidewall problem

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, a noise was heard from one of the tires. The right front tire blew out and the tire failure was on the outer wall. The same incident occurred several days after with the left front tire. The dealership replaced all four tires.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

The valve stems on the tires are being cut by the wheel covers. They are flexible and at speed rub against the wheel covers. 3 of the 4 valve stems are being cut into. Showed the dealer and he did nothing. Contacted the manufacturer (Saturn) and have not heard back.   Read details...

The Tire problem

I have a report from NHTSA id 05v552000 about wrong tire pressure on door tag (35 lbs) and tire pressure should be 44 lbs. I have a 2005 Saturn with the same problem. I have driven the vehicle for two years before it was pointed out by a friend.   Read details...




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