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Pontiac Vibe recalls and problems

22 recalls and 1,867 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
22
Complaints
1,867
Crashes reported
107
Fires reported
5

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Pontiac Vibe by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 Vibe8585050
2009 Vibe9528232100
2008 Vibe4633040
2007 Vibe5172131131
2006 Vibe51776040
2005 Vibe530110190
2004 Vibe7266181330
2003 Vibe8298270350

Most reported Pontiac Vibe problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1,013
Visibility187
Power Train138
Vehicle Speed Control118
Engine and Engine Cooling103
Electrical System96
Engine58
Structure57
Steering52
Unknown or Other33

All Pontiac Vibe recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-039Jan 23, 20202003–2004Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall.
19V-627Aug 28, 20192005–2008Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior…
18V-883Dec 12, 20182003–2007Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
18V-024Jan 9, 20182009–2010Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered…
18V-025Jan 9, 20182010Air BagsOn January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas…
17V-006Jan 9, 20172009Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles…
16V-340May 23, 20162009–2010Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350…
16V-127Mar 3, 20162008Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to…
16V-128Mar 2, 20162008Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to…
15V-689Oct 22, 20152009–2010VisibilityToyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry…
15V-285May 13, 20152003–2007Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004…
15V-286May 13, 20152003–2007Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra…
15V-043Jan 28, 20152003–2004Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured…
14V-168Apr 9, 20142009–2010Air BagsToyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
13V-029Jan 30, 20132003–2004Air BagsToyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
12V-491Oct 10, 20122009VisibilityToyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
10V-387Aug 26, 20102005–2008Engine and Engine CoolingGm is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 pontiac vibe vehicles.
10V-024Jan 27, 20102009–2010Vehicle Speed ControlGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 pontiac vibe passenger vehicles.
10V-018Jan 21, 20102009–2010Vehicle Speed ControlGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 pontiac vibe vehicles.
09V-392Aug 31, 20092009–2010Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas…
08V-162Apr 10, 20082003–2004VisibilityToyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows.
02V-074Mar 11, 20022003Power TrainOn certain two-wheel drive (2wd) passenger vehicles, it is possible for the bolts that join the rear brake and hub assembly to the rear axle carrier to be loose due to insufficient tightening during the assembly process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Pontiac Vibe?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe has the most reports (528). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Pontiac Vibe have?

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering Pontiac Vibe model years 2003–2010.

What are the most common Pontiac Vibe problems?

Owners report air bags, visibility, power train problems most often.