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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Pontiac Vibe Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
2%of 528 total for the year
Median mileage
26,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 2% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“The driver side window imploded showering me with glass while driving on the interstate 435 in the kansas city area. This was unexpected, nearly caused me to lose control of the vehicle on the rain wet roadway while a panel truck was passing me on my left side. I have heard of other incidents of this nature establishing a pattern of failure for this window as well as the passenger side front windows. …”

NHTSA complaint #10670097, filed 2015-01, 38,746 miles

“I cannot roll down my windows since they are on recall since november 2012. I have to show a badge when I enter my community and must take off my seat belt and get out of the car to do so. I only received one letter and was told I would receive a second. It has now been over four months.”

NHTSA complaint #10503344, filed 2013-03, 24,000 miles

“2009 Pontiac VIBE steering feels like steering wheel not controlling direction of vehicle and slight turns cause car to turn more than it should. When parallel parking on left side of one-way street and pull into traffic, no visibility to see if cars coming from behind.”

NHTSA complaint #10312662, filed 2010-02, 4,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac VIBE. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, when he proceeded to make a left turn; the exterior driver side mirror was mounted too high causing a blind spot which resulted in poor visibility. The contact stated that the mirror was a manufacturers design flaw. The failure mileage was 800. Updated 07/19/10 updated 07/21/10”

NHTSA complaint #10319705, filed 2010-03, 800 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac VIBE. While driving 15 MPH, after opening the driver side window via the power window controls located on the driver's side door panel, smoke appeared from the door panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the smoke disappeared. An independent mechanic informed the contact of a recall involving the power window control unit. The dealer removed the door panel and diagnosed that there was a fire inside of the driver side door panel. The power window control unit also needed replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #10969529, filed 2017-03, 74,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201023%
2009132%
200812%
200721%
200663%
2005186%
20047629%
20037726%

Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe

Air bags
352 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology