NHTSA — Visibility 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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,498 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.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2009 Pontiac Vibe windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 072017

Vibe

  • 92,690 miles

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The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. While driving various speeds, the check engine, vehicle stability control, all wheel drive, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (jones Buick GMC truck located at 1335 manheim pike, lancaster, pa 17601; (717) 394-0711) where it was diagnosed that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology of the indoor and vehicular environment needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 888-327-4236 and advised the contact to call NHTSA. Case number: 8-3025152974 was provided. The failure mileage was 92,690.

- Peach Bottom, PA, USA

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problem #4

May 062013

Vibe 4WD 4-cyl

  • miles
2009 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal and power window master switch recall notices. The consumer stated she attempted to get the recall resolved on two separate occasions, only to be informed, the parts were not available.

- Wellington, FL, USA

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problem #3

Sep 142009

Vibe

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact was driving at low speeds in a parking lot when she reversed and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was in her blind spot. In addition, the contact stated when attempting to change lanes, she was unable to see clearly through the rear view mirrors. The dealer advised the contact to purchase a concave mirror for the vehicle. The contact purchased the mirror yet was still unable to see in her blind spot. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages on the vehicle were 15, 000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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problem #2

Jun 092009

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 800 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, when he proceeded to make a left turn; the exterior driver side mirror was mounted too high causing a blind spot which resulted in poor visibility. The contact stated that the mirror was a manufacturers design flaw. The failure mileage was 800. Updated 07/19/10 updated 07/21/10

- Waterloo, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 152008

Vibe

  • 4,000 miles
2009 Pontiac Vibe steering feels like steering wheel not controlling direction of vehicle and slight turns cause car to turn more than it should. When parallel parking on left side of one-way street and pull into traffic, no visibility to see if cars coming from behind.

- Portsmouth, NH, USA

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