2005 Pontiac Vibe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,459miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 6% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,459 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After reading about the GM/toyota recall of the power window bolts becoming loose on 2003-2004 Pontiac vibes, I took off the inside panel of the driver's side door. My wife had been complaining of the window catching. After taking off the panel, I found the power window bolts to be loose. The 2003-2004 power window recall needs to be expanded to 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10224221, filed 2008-04, 65,000 miles“The drivers and passenger side power windows in my vehicle have been popping and catching in my car since I bought it. I took it to the dealer under warranty and they said it was normal. It has ruined my window tint on the drivers side and I as well as having the drivers side shatter on me one time. I am afraid this will happen again as it is still doing the same thing. Updated 10/24/07”
NHTSA complaint #10205053, filed 2007-10, 5,000 miles“On saturday july 21 the rear window of my Pontiac VIBE (2005 with 72500 miles) blew up. There was a high pitch sound about 5 seconds before the event and then my window just shattered. I have all of the parts to the window, in case you could tell me who I can take the device to determine if there is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10197247, filed 2007-07, 72,300 miles“We bought a new Pontiac VIBE in april. On a trip tocleveland we found out it is not safe. There is not enough visibility in the rear because of a poor design. I had to avoid 4 potential accidents. The driver cannot see others approaching in ather lanes at high speeds. I complained to GM, but they have ignored me. I also complained to you in april. Has anything beed done?”
NHTSA complaint #10127866, filed 2005-07, 50 miles“My automatic driver's side window makes a popping noise every time it is lowered. It may not be aligned or installed properly and I am afraid it will shatter.”
NHTSA complaint #10225663, filed 2008-04, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
174 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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