Saturn SL1 owners have reported 24 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
While driving at 65 mph left front tire went flat, consumer lost control, vehicle rolled over, and neither of the air bags deployed . Consumer bought vehicle five days prior to accident, and was not sure if there were air bags in the vehicle. Read details...
Tread separated from sidewall. (dot number: ??? tiresize: p175/70r14) Read details...
I am seeing a pattern of severe dry rot stress cracks in all, nearly new (less than 12 months old) michelin and uniroyal tires in the tread area first then later the sidewalls, and even goodyear tires in just 1-2 years. All these tires came from walmart. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sl1. While driving between 65-75 mph, both driver's side tires blew out. Two weeks prior to the failures, the contact had the vehicle inspected to find out if it was safe to drive long distances. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Saturn Sl1. The vehicle has goodyear assurance tires, size p185/70/r14. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out without warning. Within one year, six identical tires in various locations failed without warning. Read details...