2007 Pontiac Vibe air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 115 complaints for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe, 56% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 115 56% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 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 | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Collision with another vehicle where the front of my vehicle struck the side of the second vehicle. My air bag did not deploy and my shoulder belt did not lock in place during the crash.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 pontiac vibe. While attempting to avoid a crash, the contact crashed into a ditch at 45 MPH. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The passenger side air bag deployed and metal fragments discharged. The front seat passenger sustained a fractured collar bone, neck, and back injuries that required medical attention. The contact sustained facial lacerations and a head and neck injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe
- Engine 23 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints