2003 Pontiac Vibe Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 1% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2003 Pontiac VIBE was hit head on by another vehicle and then hit the side guard rail and another car. No air bags (front and sides) deployed, and one back seat passenger's seat belt failed. There were five people in the complainant vehicle were injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10028874, filed 2002-10, 1,600 miles“After having the recall done on my 2003 VIBE, for the replacement of bolts in the power window mechanism. In august I again began experiencing loud cracking noises and screeching upon operation of the windows. I was told to return to the dealership that performed the recall to have it checked. They examined the windows and the mechanics heard the noises but weren't able to determine a cause. They lubricated the mechanism, for which I had to pay,and said I should not have any further problem. However, if I did have any more trouble the cost would be my responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247820, filed 2008-11“Pontiac VIBE 2003 has a very poor A/C system, not capable of cooling the vehicle's interior when external temperatures are around 90f. Also, the A/C system presents an annoying hissing noise when the A/C is operating.”
NHTSA complaint #10050902, filed 2003-12Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
77 complaintsAir bags
66 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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