Tire Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 14 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn SL


Recently reported Tire problems of Saturn SL

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving 65 mph rear passenger's side tire tread separated. As a result the rear quarter panel and bumper were severely damaged. No impact reported.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Right front tire sidewall separated during a 40mph turn on a paved mountain road, temperature outside was 101f. Tires were not under inflated, they were rotated the day before.   Read details...

The Tire problem

No summary. Dt   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

The problem is with the firestone tempa spare t115/70 r14 spare tire. This tire came with the car when new, and has never been used. Tire date of manufacture is 42 2000. I periodically check its air pressure, but it has never been out of the spare tire well.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

My front tire blew out on I-85 and I hit several trees. ( dot number: n/a tire size: pr 185 )   Read details...




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