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2006 Saturn Ion Tires Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
1%of 1,235 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Saturn Ion, 1% of the 1,235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The original tires that came with my 2006 Saturn ION, just one tire peeled away on the sidewall for no reason. I still have the other 3 tires on the car & their fine although I check them all the time.”

NHTSA complaint #10258769, filed 2009-02, 29,000 miles

“I have a 2006 Saturn ION, it came standard with goodyear assurance tires. Within 25 thousand miles, the tires began to balloon, blister. I had one explode on the highway, the remaining 3 soon began the same process of blistering. I replaced all four tires with the same type of tire from goodyear, assurance. Once again, within 25 thousand miles, they began the same process, ballooning and blistering. I replaced all four with another type of tire for my families safety. The tires were replaced at discount tire company in tyler texas, on broadway ave. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228814, filed 2008-05, 25,000 miles

“3 exploded tires with only 60,000mi on them and all within 6mos. Total blowouts without significant treadwear. Tires had to be replaced, totaling $348.61. One of the used tires is still available for inspection. No wear or wobble or any signs leading up to failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10390168, filed 2011-03, 60,000 miles

“The consumer has had two incidents of tire tread separation. Saturn dealer replaced tire as defect free of charge. Dealership took pictures of tire. The consumer was driving approximately 75 MPH. The road conditions were dry.”

NHTSA complaint #10176584, filed 2006-12, 23,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Saturn ION. The vehicle has goodyear assurance (na), size p195/60r14 tires. While driving between 35 and 60 MPH, the vehicle began making a loud humming sound. After the vehicle had been parked for a few hours, the front driver side tire flattened. The contact stated that the rear passenger side tire went flat the week before and triple a changed the tire. Chunks of tread separated from the inside of the tire. The contact called goodyear and they stated that it was the contact's responsibility. The failure occurred on three tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10202183, filed 2007-09, 27,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200761%
200671%
200520%
200461%
200351%

Other parts of the 2006 Saturn Ion

Steering
544 complaintsElectrical system
392 complaintsFuel system
238 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Saturn Ion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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