2000 Saturn SL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Saturn SL, 7% of the 148 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have had two tires fail through the sidewall of the tires. Both tires were rear, 49,000 miles. The vehicle had just passed inspection, tires were in excellent condition. The tire is 185/65r14 85s firestone fr680. I replaced one with a new firestone and the other with a goodyear republic. Is there a recall on this tire? I have two more that could blow at any time on the front.”
NHTSA complaint #10125297, filed 2005-06“Tire- driving 70 MPH on interstate and tire burst for no apparent reason, nothing hit, and new tires. Rained hard and water leaked through windshield onto top of left side of roof,l visor, and driver's seat soaked. Heater, makes a clicking noise when in use. (DOT number: p185 r65 tiresize: p185r85 14)”
NHTSA complaint #741497, filed 2001-02“Traveling from fl to ia. Tire blew out in northern georgia on interstate 75. Inside of passenger rear tire came apart from rest. Tire in two complete circles. Had to get towed and tire replaced. Very scary situation. Car handled ok. No nails or cause of blowout determined by towing/tire business who replaced tired. I am worried about driving with other tires. Only have 27,000 miles on them. Thanks. (tiresize: p185/65r15)”
NHTSA complaint #747661, filed 2001-07“Left rear tire had area of tread separation. Right front tire had an imperfection causing a flat area. These defects produced a thumping sound when driving. Tires were replaced and thumping sound is now gone. (tiresize: p185/65r15)( DOT number: tire size: p185/65r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #733470, filed 2000-10“Left rear tire had area of tread separation. Right front tire had an imperfection causing a flat area. These defects produced a thumping sound when driving. Tires were replaced and thumping sound is now gone. (tiresize: p185/65r15)( DOT number: tire size: p185/65r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #733471, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 7% |
| 1997 | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn SL
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saturn SL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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