MYRModel Year Report

2002 Pontiac Vibe

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2002 Pontiac Vibe
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:12:27.998Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Vibe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 297 complaints 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 170 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 527 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaints 2014
2002: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
2003297
2004266
2005301
2006177
2007170
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.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 3 TO 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS PRE BRAKING PRIOR TO THE IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS WERE WORN; HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060131

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 3 TO 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS PRE BRAKING PRIOR TO THE IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS WERE WORN; HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060131

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Pontiac Vibe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2005 ◆ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Vibe?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Vibe have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.