NHTSA — Suspension Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Pontiac Vibe is the mechanical twin of the Toyota Matrix.

Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,860 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2009 Pontiac Vibe suspension problems

suspension problem

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 302023

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The steering rack and intermediate shaft in the steering wheel Go bad and what happens is it makes having an alignment impossible Not only that but the vehicle clunks with every turn [XXX] Being a Pontiac it was a joint venture between Toyota And GM Thus Affecting many Toyota Corolla Prius and matrix As Toyota got a recall Pontiac did not INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Pembina , ND, USA

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problem #4

Nov 262018

Vibe

  • 59,300 miles
Steering - my 2009 Pontiac Vibe has serious manufacturer's defect steering issues that makse it feel very unsafe to drive. Even at low speeds there is a rattle that comes from the intermediate shaft, it rattles feels loose, and gives an uncontrolled feeling. My 2009 has only 59,300 miles on it. (aprox. 6,500 a year) this car has not been driven hard, all routine maintenance has been done on the car. There is something going on when there are so many complaints. They claim its not a safety issue. Are they waiting till people die from the issue? it most definitely feels unsafe, when it feels loose it does cause steering and safely issues at all speeds.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

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problem #3

May 012018

Vibe

  • miles
Loud rattling on front driver side when going over bumps or braking. Rattling seems to get worser each day. Sounds seems to have something to do with suspension or steering column according to local mechanics. Mechanic recommended to report this issue as it is very common upon 2009 Pontiac Vibes and its cousin the Toyota matrix. I feel unsafe, it sounds as if something is getting loosened as it progress to rattle louder each day.

- Athens, GA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 032011

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
When traveling at low speeds (less than 35), there is a noticeable shaking / vibration / rattling noise coming from either the steering column or front shocks, especially noticeable when driving over rough surfaces or bumps. Seems to be more drivers side. Looks like others have had similar problems as well as Toyota matrix (built on same line with same components) I have not yet had the dealer inspect the issue. Seems as if some component has come loose.

- Kettering, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 092010

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2009 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer several problems with vehicle the consumer stated the tires had to be replaced, because the vehicle would not steer correctly and it vibrated on a continuous basis. The consumer stated the vehicle felt as though it had no suspension system. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was discovered three of the rims were damaged.

- Peoria, IL, USA

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