CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Pontiac Vibe has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (174 reports).
2005 Pontiac Vibe recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles 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.
Most common 2005 Pontiac Vibe problems
Problem areas named in the 301 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 174 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Power Train | 35 |
| Visibility | 17 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Tires | 6 |
What owners report
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The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V285000 (Air Bags); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V883000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the doors locked independently. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The contact stated that on the last occasion, the doors locked independently while her daughter was inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V883000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact to locate a different dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2005 Pontiac Vibe questions
Does the 2005 Pontiac Vibe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe: Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; 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; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?
Based on 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (174), Engine And Engine Cooling (35), Power Train (35).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.