NHTSA has 172 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe[1]. The air bag group is the biggest, with 115 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.
- Air Bags. 115 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe crashes where the air bags did not go off, some with injuries afterward.
- Engine. 23 complaints[5]. Owners describe the car stalling while driving, a warning light coming on, and a faulty engine computer found at the shop.
- Electrical System. 16 complaints[6]. Owners describe the engine cutting out and not restarting, with a failed computer named as the cause.
- Power Train. 12 complaints[7]. Owners describe stalling, weak acceleration, a warning light, and rough shifting in the automatic.
- Speed Control. 11 complaints[8].
- Brakes. 6 complaints[9].
- Seat Belts. 3 complaints[10].
- Fuel System, Other. 3 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Vibe is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V627), August 2019. About 229,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V883), December 2018. About 168,993 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags (15V285), May 2015. About 1,973,468 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended.[14]
- Air Bags (15V286), May 2015. About 1,069,055 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Engine And Engine Cooling (10V387), August 2010. About 161,754 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIBE 4DR WAGON FWD[20] | 172 in | 70 in | 62 in | 102 in | 2,705 lb |
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 298 | 8 |
| 2004 | 266 | 7 |
| 2005 | 301 | 5 |
| 2006 | 177 | 5 |
| 2007 | 172 | 5 |
| 2008 | 63 | 4 |
| 2009 | 528 | 9 |
| 2010 | 58 | 8 |
NHTSA's counts for the Vibe show 172 complaints and 5 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2010 (58) and the most are for 2009 (528)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 Vibe?
The complaint record for this Vibe is led by air bags, which account for 115 of the complaints on file[2]. Engine, electrical and power train reports follow, and owners often describe stalling or a failed computer[5][6][7]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so read them as a guide and not a score. Check the recall section on this page before you buy, since this year has recalls on file[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
- Air bags lead the complaint list with 115 complaints, then the engine group with 23[2][5]. Owners also describe electrical and power train troubles[6][7].
- Does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe have recalls?
- Yes, this year has recalls on file[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe have?
- NHTSA has 172 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- What gas mileage does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe get?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Pontiac Vibe
Compare all model years of the Pontiac Vibe
Other Pontiac models from 2007
Similar cars from 2007: station wagons
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 172 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe (13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 13 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 115 complaints name the air bags component group (11 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 129,800). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Pontiac Vibe model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Vibe, 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 23 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,534). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the fuel system, other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V627, filed August 28, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V883, filed December 12, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V285, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V286, filed May 13, 2015: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V387, filed August 26, 2010: Engine And Engine Cooling. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Vibe, 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR W/SAB FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VIBE 4DR WAGON FWD: length 172 in, width 70 in, height 62 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 2,705 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov