Saturn SL2 owners have reported 38 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 (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire blowout (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
Michelin weatherwise ii b. Tires have poor wet surface braking performance. Vehicle needs extra distance to stop when braking on wet roads. Read details...
My new husband and I had just driven over 300 miles the night before on the interstate to our honeymoon destination. The next afternoon, we were traveling on a divided four lane at approximately 50 mph when a tire blew. The tires were relatively new and had little wear. Read details...
2002 Saturn sl-1 rear passenger tire blew out. The consumer noticed something flying from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer was loosing control and immediately grasped the steering wheel to regain control. Read details...
Firestone tire sidewall blew out. Read details...
My firestone compact spare tire for a 1998 Saturn Sl2, which has never been used, shows tread separation. The rubber is splitting apart in the tread area and the belts are showing through. This also happened to a previous firestone compact spare I owned for a Saturn. Read details...