2003 Pontiac Vibe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 26%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 26% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had the bolts in the window units replaced from previous recall, but did not fix my problem. The drivers side window clicks and pops when being activated up and down. The window will not track right when going up and I have to use both hands to get it into the weather strip. During the bolt recall on the window the dealer said I needed a new window regulator and weather strip. Cost around $250.”
NHTSA complaint #10257287, filed 2009-02, 50,000 miles“My car was parked and I was in the driver's seat. I used the power window button to lower the passenger side front window. The window seemed to hesitate/stick. Then the window shattered. The parking lot and the interior of my car was covered in glass. The window glass and window motor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10222615, filed 2008-03, 72,000 miles“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“Windshield surface too soft, scratches easily. Original windshield wipers wore a curved scratch in windshield. Dealer and Pontiac customer assistance for warranty stated it was my problem. I replaced blades. Customer web sites stated thin windshield and soft surface glass was a problem on Pontiac VIBE and toyota matrix.”
NHTSA complaint #10118124, filed 2005-04, 3 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 08V162000Apr 10, 2008Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door…Covers: Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Matrix 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
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- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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