2001 Pontiac Vibe

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2001 Pontiac Vibe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:50:06.054Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 298 complaints 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2001: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
2003298
2004266
2005301
2006177
2007172
200863
2009527
201058
20141

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My daughter had an accident going approx. 35 to 45 MPH and rear ended another vehicle which caused extensive damage but did not activate the air bags. Luckily she had her seat belt on and did not get hurt. This really concerns me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-09

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Pontiac Vibe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Pontiac Vibe reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Vibe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Vibe have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.