2003 Pontiac Vibe Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 22%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 22% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle was in an accident in december of 2009. It was totaled. I broke my sternum because the airbag did not deploy properly. This was before the recall. It was on black ice and I hit the meridian strip twice and spun out, did not hit any other vehicles. It is too late now to do anything, but I wanted to stop getting recall notices. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10985708, filed 2017-05, 60,000 miles“Takata recall two times tried to get this recall fixed for air bags, as my precious daughter drives this car. Been screwed around from the dealership. Wasted so much time on the phone and taking the vehicle in to the dealer. Both times they were unable to fix the recall saying they didn't have the right part. I believe this recall is a fake and GM is going through the motions only to appease the NHTSA, the reality is vehicles are not being fixed as promised! So disappointed.”
NHTSA complaint #11256456, filed 2019-09, 150,000 miles“My husband was cut off on an exit ramp on 62east. When he crashed he hit a tree head on causing the airbags to deploy and cut open his head. He still has pain and issues within his accident area and I think this is related to the air bag recalls and feel that if there are continuous checks and issues that we should be involved in any lawsuit against the company for the negligence upon the issues with the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #10659129, filed 2014-11, 125,000 miles“My 2003 Pontiac VIBE received over $10000 in damages and was judged totaled due to a collision with a lincoln towncar on july 13, 2014. The lincoln struck the front of my car at an angle while making a left turn into my path from oncoming traffic. I was traveling approximately 40-45 MPH and had little time to react and brake prior to the impact. The impact drove the front bumper into the radiator and the radiator into the engine doing a considerable amount of damage under the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626246, filed 2014-08, 109,000 miles“Takata recall; I received a recall notification directing me to go to kool chevrolet for repairs. Parts were ordered and a service person called and an appointment was made. The service manager jason immediately called me to say they would not honor the appointment and work on my car because of an incident at kool toyota next door relating to incompetent work performed on my 2012 toyota rav4 two years ago. Are toyota and GM now one and the same? Why solicit my business and then refuse to do it after all arrangements have been made? …”
NHTSA complaint #11051091, filed 2017-11, 161,500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V039000Jan 23, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004
- 18V883000Dec 12, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005, Lexus SC 2002–2005 +2 more
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V043000Jan 28, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Avalon 2003–2004 +1 more
- 13V029000Jan 30, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Corolla Matrix 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10180298Aug 14, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10171886Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10169308Nov 8, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10154541Feb 13, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10155100Nov 29, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10137534Apr 30, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815…
- 10247213Jan 29, 2016On August 5, 2015, all GM dealers were notified that the vehicle population involved in Safety Recall 14491 was being expanded. That communication also stated that the front…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31 | 53% |
| 2009 | 352 | 67% |
| 2008 | 48 | 76% |
| 2007 | 115 | 67% |
| 2006 | 119 | 67% |
| 2005 | 174 | 58% |
| 2004 | 104 | 39% |
| 2003 | 66 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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