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ProblemsByVinFile / 2007-PONTIAC-VIBENHTSA data synced minutes ago
2007 · Pontiac
Pontiac Vibe problems
1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 170 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
Reliability score
7.0 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Critical
0
Severe
0
Moderate
Should you avoid this 2007 Vibe?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average
1 recall campaign on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Buying a used 2007 Pontiac Vibe? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
airbags — 111 owner reports
· tends to show around 123,426 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
engine — 19 owner reports
· tends to show around 76,496 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
cruise control — 9 owner reports
· tends to show around 28,897 mi · ~$600 to fix
powertrain — 8 owner reports
· tends to show around 54,536 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 123,426 mi.
Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
engine (~$3,100) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you,
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"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact
year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2007 Vibe· airbags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Takata recall airbag passenger side .no help..now driver air bag dash lite on.so no air bags,no safety up front.only car I have.what do I do? Winter coming to northern ohio.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac vibe. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the ECM was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac vibe. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact stated that the air bags were repaired per an unknown recall a couple of years ago. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ray…
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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
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle
model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.
Under investigation
1 open at NHTSA
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Pontiac Vibe is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2007 Pontiac Vibe is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 111 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 123,426 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2007 Pontiac Vibe a good used car to buy?
It scores 7.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 170 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 123,426 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 111 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 123,426 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 123,426 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Pontiac Vibe has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 170 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced minutes ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Pontiac/Vibe.
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