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2000-2014 · 12 model years

Pontiac Vibe Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,880 complaints about the Pontiac Vibe across 12 model years, and it has 22 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (528), while 2000, 2001, 2014 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the visibility & wipers.

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Most complaints for its age2009528 complaints · 9 recallsSee the 2009
Complaints
1,880
Recalls
22
Crashes
108
Fires
6
Injuries
116
Deaths
1

Vibe complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20141000AirbagsA
201058850AirbagsB
20095289232AirbagsF
200863430AirbagsB
20071725131AirbagsD
2006177560AirbagsD
20053015101AirbagsF
20042667181AirbagsF
20033118281Visibility & wipersF
20021010AirbagsA
20011010AirbagsA
20001000AirbagsA

Most common Vibe problems

Pontiac Vibe recalls 22

Latest Vibe complaints

2007 Pontiac VibeAirbags

I have been attempting to complete the recall repair on my passenger airbag with my local A&T Chevrolet dealer in Sellersville, PA. Ive tried twice and each attempt was denied. The NHTSA website says to file a complaint or call their hotline if these repairs are denied.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11772325
2009 Pontiac VibeTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission was shifting rough before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle continued driving but at a reduced power. The vehicle stability control(VSC), traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and DTC: P0607 (Powertrain Control Module) was retrieved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to report the failure with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11769567
2007 Pontiac VibeAirbags

My vehicle is part of the Takata Airbag Recall. I had a light come on for the airbag on the dash but the passenger light remains working condition prior to the fix. When I had the fix completed the light was cleared and reset but still comes on after driving for a few minutes. My concern is that the repair in a situation like this is incomplete. The whole safety system is in default if a light is illuminated on the dash. Meaning New or Not my system on a vehicle made to last 100,000s of thousands of miles and...

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regarded as such when maintened should not be ignored when it can save lives and should work properly for the life of the vehicle. They replaced my passenger side airbag but refused to do a diagnostic or repair on the rest without paying for it. I feel at the very least free diagnostics should be included in the recall repairs for those who still retain a light and to be given the option to pay for the repair alone instead of diagnostic and repair. Just replacing one component of a highly required safety system without solving the issue is unacceptable. This is part of the largest safety recalls in history. The whole system should at least be offered a simple diagnose if not both diagnose and repair. This is on an older vehicle I will admit but 15 years of vehicles were effected. My issue is still unresolved 2007 Pontiac Vibe.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11766993
2003 Pontiac VibeOther & unknown

Vehicle wright capacity on manufacturing sticker lists total capacity weight as 8601 pounds or 390KG. Converting 390kg to pounds is 860 pounds.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11764214
2004 Pontiac VibeSteeringCrash1 injury

The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the wife was driving approximately 70 MPH when suddenly the vehicle erroneously turned to the right and drove across multiple lanes of traffic before crashing into a curb and flipping over, landing back on its wheels and stopping. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene. The wife was unable to exit the vehicle due to the damage to the front driver's door from the crash. They had to be forcefully opened by the emergency personnel. During the...

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incident, the wife sustained bruising to both hands while attempting to forcefully turn the steering wheel and regain control of the vehicle. The wife was transported to the hospital and treated. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed away and later deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11722880
2006 Pontiac VibeOther & unknown

Hello, My drivers side front left window goes up and down awkwardly, almost like it's going to brake the glass when I use it. If there's a recall on this I will gladly like to know. Thank you.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11703323

Questions about the Pontiac Vibe

Which Pontiac Vibe years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (528), 2003 (311), 2005 (301). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Pontiac Vibe years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2000, 2001, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Vibe years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Pontiac Vibe problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1,013), visibility & wipers (195), engine & cooling (169) most often.

How many recalls does the Pontiac Vibe have?

NHTSA lists 22 recalls across all Pontiac Vibe model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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