1993 SATURN SL Tires Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1993 SATURN SL
5 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
I HAVE A TEMPORARY SPARE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED & CAME WITH THE CAR WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW. ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006, I DISCOVERED MY RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS PLAT & CHANGED IT, INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY FLAT (WHICH HAD NEVER BEEN USED). I HEADED TO THE NTB TIRE STORE TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE. AFTER DRIVING ONLY 2 ,MILES, THE EMERGENCY TIRE EXPLODED. I HAD TO CALL AAA & BE TOWED TO THE TIRE STORE. THE TIRE THAT EXPLODED: FIRESTONE TIEMPA SPARE T115/70R14 88M I HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. NOW, I ALSO HAVE TO BUY A NEW RIM + TIRE TO SERVE AS MY SPARE. I FEEL THAT, ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS OLD, THE EMERGENCY SPARE, NEVER USED, WAS DEFECTIVE, AND EITHER GM (SATURN) OR FIRESTONE SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS UNSAFE TIRE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT...
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DUE TO THE RECENT RECALL OF SOME OF FIRESTONE TIRES I WANTED TO ALERT YOU TO THE FACT THAT MY FIRESTONE TIRES WHICH ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCE. I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRES TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE ROADSIDE BEFORE A BLOWOUT OR FURTHER INCIDENT. THE TIRE HAS ABOUT A 36 INCH LONG AND 3 INCH WIDE SECTION WHERE THE TREAD IS MISSING. THE TIRE OVERALL IS ABOUT 8 INCHES WIDE. I ALSO HAVE A FORD EXPLORER WITH WILDNERNESS AT TIRES THAT WERE NOT MADE AT THE DECATER PLANT AND THUS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. ALTHOUGH MY FIREHAWK TIRES HAD APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON THEM AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT I STILL FEEL THIS IS NOT NORMAL...
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EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
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FIRESTONE TIRE FAILED DUE TO FRAYED TIRE CORDS. *DSH
#961727
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SNOW AND ICE GET BENEATH TIRES, WHEN TRAVELING 40-45 MPH, VEHICLE SHAKES AND STEERING MOVES UNCONTROLLABLY; THIS IS CAUSED BY DESIGN OF THE TIRES. *AK
Other 1993 SATURN SL Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
13 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
11 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint