2003 Pontiac Vibe Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,444miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 8% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,444 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I drove on a main hwy in a more remote location at about 100km when all the sudden I heard a big bang. After collecting myself I realized I could not see forward at all the back mirror was knocked of the windshield and the side mirrors where marginally usable due to too much water and salt on the roads. We barely missed a big truck that was oncoming. I managed to pull partially off the road to then pull down the hood so I could see where I was going after which I pulled over to the shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664096, filed 2014-12, 269,450 miles“I noticed my vehicle does not handle well at all in snowy weather. In 4 inches of snow I got stuck three times and finally just had to stay home. I took my vehicle to my dealer and asked about this and it was stated to me that other people had been complaining about the same issue. I am very dissatisfied by this, if I had known the vehicle handles so poorly I would have never purchased it.”
NHTSA complaint #10010242, filed 2003-03, 1,100 miles“My 2003 Pontiac VIBE was involved in safety recall 07273: the bolts in the front door that attach the window to the window regulator may begin to loosen, resulting in a popping or clicking sound when the window is operated. The glass may shatter during window operation, which could cause possible injury. The date on the recall notice is may, 2008. The window on the driver's side of my vehicle was in fact making a popping sound when operated. I first scheduled an appt. With the Pontiac dealer (did not include name of dealer here, as instructions state not to include names) on june 20, 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235291, filed 2008-07, 70,000 miles“Initial recall (#08v162000) for loose window bolts conducted in 2008. Recently noticed driver side front door window again loose and rattling when window is part way down (as before with original recall in 2008). Concern is the window glass could become disengaged from lifting track and shatter resulting in distracting the driver and possible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10638298, filed 2014-09, 115,000 miles“Drivers side window pops when going down air recirculation lower motor not operating properly does this all the time itseems like the window is going to shatter”
NHTSA complaint #11338296, filed 2020-07, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
77 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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