MYRModel Year Report

2007 Pontiac Vibe

▲ Better than typical
2007 Pontiac Vibe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:25.355Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
172
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

67% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2007: 172 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

67% · 115 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was traveling at approximately 50 MPH when car in front stopped. Driver braked hard but still collided with car in front. Substantial damage (Total loss) to vehicle. Driver hit steering wheel and injured lip/chin/head.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-24

2007 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to power failure while driving . *smd the consumer was able to put the vehicle in park and re-start the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-19

Also filed under Electrical system

Collision with another vehicle where the front of my vehicle struck the side of the second vehicle. My air bag did not deploy and my shoulder belt did not lock in place during the crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-07

Also filed under Seat belts

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

FIRE

Electrical system

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH

Power train

7% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Vehicle speed control

6% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2010-09-16 Engine Stall
  2. R
    2011-02-08Engine and engine cooling10V387000 GM is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-fe (Lv6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2011. Owners may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-07-13Air bags15V285000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

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    2015-07-13Air bags15V286000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

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    2019-01-23Air bags18V883000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-10-18Air bags19V627000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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  7. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Pontiac Vibe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 115 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V387000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 15V285000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V286000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V883000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V627000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Pontiac Vibe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Pontiac Vibe is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

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