Is the 2002 Pontiac Vibe reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Pontiac Vibe has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Vibe?

Top reported problems: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints, avg 67,000 mi); SEAT BELTS:FRONT (1 complaints, avg 67,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2002 Pontiac Vibe Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe.

200112 years2003

Complaints

Crashes

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Recalls

Worst 2002 Pontiac Vibe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:67,000 mi

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Avg mileage:67,000 mi

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	1	1	—	67,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT	1	1	—	67,000 mi

Other Pontiac Vibe Years

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