There are 4 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Vibein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
THE DOOR CHECK LINK ON MY 2005 PONTIAC VIBE IS BENT WITH A CRACK IN IT. IT PUTS PRESSURE AGAINST THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND MAY CAUSE IT TO SHATTER. THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULD NEVER FAIL AND APPARENTLY THIS DESIGN IS VERY POOR. *TR
PAINT ON HOOD OF VEHICLE IS BEGINNING TO CHIP IN PLACES, AND APPEARS TO BE BEGINING TO RUST IN CHIPS. MY FATHER HAS A 2005 VIBE TOO AND THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF HIS CAR IS ALSO CHIPPING
2005 PONTIAC VIBE IS UNSAFE. THE DESIGN MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE CARS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR IN 4 TO 6 LANES WITH ON & OFF RAMPS & THEY TRAVEL 60 TO 80 MPH. I WANT TO REPORT THIS BEFORE THERE A LOT OF DEATHS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO BE ALIVE ONLY BECAUSE I AM EXPERIENCED WITH QUICK REFLEXES & REACTION TIME. *NM
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
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