2003 Pontiac Vibe Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 1% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,625 miles.
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.
“While driving home on the expressway (during rush hour) at around 65 MPH there was a sudden extremely loud noise. I had no idea what this was and looked around the vehicle and discovered that the sunroof had completely shattered. It being michigan and in the 30's it has been closed the entire season. I was not driving near or under an overpass at the time so I do not believe anything was dropped on it. After searching online I discovered I am not the only one who has had this happened to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393503, filed 2011-03, 117,625 miles“March 12, 2011 the main hood latch failed to maintain a latch lock on a 2003 Pontiac VIBE while vehicle was merging on a highway and the safety catch failed to catch and the hood opened. This action prevented the driver from seeing the road. Fortunately the vehicle was brought to a safe stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10389963, filed 2011-03, 112,040 miles“2003 Pontiac VIBE. Power door locks will lock on their own and cannot be over-ridden either manually or with key fob. A person inside the vehicle cannot exit.”
NHTSA complaint #10372006, filed 2010-12, 140,000 miles“I am wondering if there was a complaint on any other vibes 2003. As I was on a trip to ky. I went to open my back door on the passenger side and heard something fall inside between the door panel,I cant open the door from the outside but can open it from the inside. I already received a recall notice for the bolts on the front door of my VIBE and was wondering if this will end up being an issues and if it will be cover under the recall notice. Please let me know what I need to do ty, miss mahady”
NHTSA complaint #10230845, filed 2008-06Latches, locks and linkages: 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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