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 FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE…
2007 Pontiac Vibe airbags problems
severe 111 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
111
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
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. 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 SKILLMAN PONTIAC, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 317-888-9500) AND WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN (JIM) THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V883000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH JAMES CORLEW CHEVROLET (722 COLLEGE ST, CLARKSVILLE, TN 37040, (931) 552-2020) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EX…
TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES FROM PONTIAC FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. EACH TIME WE CONTACT THE DEALER TO HAVE THE AIR BAG REPLACED WE ARE TOLD THEY NEED TO ORDER PARTS AND WILL GET BACK TO US. WE HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM AND HAVE CALLED OVER 12 TIMES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILAB…
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 REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TAKATA INFLATORS-HAD TO RENT A VEHICLE SINCE NOT SAFE FOR PASSENGER. GM IS PAYING FOR THE CAR, BUT I HAD TO BUY COLLISION INSURANCE SINCE ALL I HAVE IS LIABILITY. COST IS $14 PER DAY AND I FEEL GM SHOULD COVER THIS COST TOO. STILL NO PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT AND I CANNOT AFFORD INS. COST. ISN'T GM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASOCIATED COSTS. THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING SINCE MAY, 2015, YET I ONLY GOT THE RENTAL O…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
It's a meaningful issue. 111 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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