2005 Pontiac Vibe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (174), Power Train (34), Engine And Engine Cooling (33).
Key takeaways
- 301 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 174 | 58% |
| Power Train | 34 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 | 11% |
| Visibility | 17 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 5% |
| Engine | 11 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
| Tires | 6 | 2% |
| Steering | 6 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Insert, Padding,tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle),i Suspect The Car Seat Is Counterfeit - filed 2025-03-19
Product Safety Alert: Mar 19, 2025 Stop using the following item because of a potential safety issue. Visit the public recall notice for more guidance. Evenflo GoTime LX Booster Car Seat (Chardon Black) Important safety information We write to notify you of a potential safety concern with a product that you purchased ...
Air Bags - filed 2024-09-27
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V285000 (Air Bags); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Air Bags - filed 2024-08-27
The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V883000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
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More for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.