CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Pontiac Vibe has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 1 fire, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (104 reports).
2004 Pontiac Vibe recalls
Passenger air bag may not inflate properly in heat
The front passenger air bag in certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Air bags may deploy unexpectedly while driving
A component in the air bag control module can fail due to electrical noise.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Vibe problems
Problem areas named in the 266 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 104 |
| Visibility | 76 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the wife was driving approximately 70 MPH when suddenly the vehicle erroneously turned to the right and drove across multiple lanes of traffic before crashing into a curb and flipping over, landing back on its wheels and stopping. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene. The wife was unable to exit the vehicle due to the damage to the front driver's door from the crash. They had to be forcefully opened by the emergency personnel. During the incident, the wife sustained bruising to both hands while attempting to forcefully turn the steering wheel and regain control of the vehicle. The wife was transported to the hospital and t
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As there is a NHTSA recall notice on the 2004 Toyota Matrix for a Takata air bag risk of explosion with shrapnel, should there also be a similar notice on the 2004 Pontiac Vibe, which is practically the same vehicle and was manufactured at the same plant in CA?
The contactâs father owns a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that after her father started the vehicle, the air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. As a result, the contactâs father sustained a mild concussion, and burns to the left and right arms that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contactâs residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.
p 185/75r15 (?) copy of email sent to Kost Tires Pa, BBB, State Attorney General's office: Sirs, Please forward to your corporate office. Two months ago, I replaced my entire front end (hubs, bearings, lower ball joints and outer ties rod ends) because the excessive noise these tires generated sounded a lot like bad bearings. The bearings themselves turned out to be fine. This tire blew out on me at 65-70 mph yesterday and almost killed me - the other front tire was almost just as bad. This manufacturer's quality control department should be notified asap, or steps should be taken to recall any of this brand that you've sold in order to limit your company's liability in case of an accident
2004 Pontiac Vibe questions
Does the 2004 Pontiac Vibe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Vibe: Passenger air bag may not inflate properly in heat; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash; Air bags may deploy unexpectedly while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Vibe?
Based on 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (104), Visibility (76), Structure (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Pontiac Vibe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.