2004 Pontiac Vibe air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 104 complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Vibe, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 104 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 19 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 19 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac vibe. While driving 25 MPH, the tires made contact with the sidewalk. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed and emitted flames and metal fragments. The contact mentioned that the windshield shattered. Due to the flames, the seats and headliner were completely burned. The driver and passenger sustained burns to the neck, legs, and arms that required medical attention. A police report was filed.
NHTSA recall 14v655; GM recall 14735. In addition to media stories, I received notice from GM via fedex in mid-oct (10/23, I think). The purpose of notice was pure pr, to dupe consumers into thinking GM is on top of the recall. I called my local GM dealer (regal GMC, lakeland, fl) on 10/24. I was advised that GM hadn't even supplied the dealers with a GM recall number yet. The dealer promised to call me when they had more info. That never happened.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Vibe
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 82 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints