Tire Problems of Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE owners have reported 20 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 (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn VUE


Recently reported Tire problems of Saturn VUE

The Tire problem

Broken tire belt   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle pulled left and was uncontrollable. The contact stated that the tpms warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

Bought brand new yokohama tires for my Saturn Vue - had them approximately 2 weeks when one of them blew out forcing my vehicle into a curb while I was driving. This did major damage to the front end - the front drivers tire blew out and the rear tire on the driver's side had a huge bubble in it.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The vehicle has goodyear eagle hp, size 255/35zr20 tires. While driving 4 mph, the contact heard air leaking from the front driver side tire. He then noticed that the tire was flat.   Read details...

The Tire Bead problem

Purchased 4 new tires. All 4 tires same brand, type,size and dot number: cooper discoverer h/t, m+s. First new tire blew off rim after 4 miles; broke hub cap; bead failure. Second tire blew off rim after 400 miles; broke hub cap; bead failure.   Read details...




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