Pontiac Vibe recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 22 recalls and 1,863 owner complaints for the Pontiac Vibe (model years 2000–2010, 2014). The most reported problem area is air bags (1,009 complaints), followed by visibility (172 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 58 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 528 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 63 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 172 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 177 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 301 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 266 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 298 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (528), 2005 (301) and 2003 (298). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Vibe model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1,009 | 8 of 12 | |
| Visibility | 172 | 5 of 12 | |
| Power train | 136 | 8 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 118 | 8 of 12 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 101 | 8 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 22 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | Jan 23, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2004 | 554 |
| 19V627000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2008 | 229,460 |
| 18V883000 | Dec 12, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2007 | 168,993 |
| 18V025000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010 | 116,126 |
| 18V024000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 628,018 |
| 17V006000 | Jan 9, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009 | 577,875 |
| 16V340000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 1,754,517 |
| 16V127000 | Mar 3, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008 | 147,242 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 105 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 113 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.