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2003 Pontiac Vibe body & structure problems

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe has 24 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

24

Body & Structure complaints

7%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Vibe body & structure complaints by model year24 complaints2003: 24 complaints2004: 24 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 2 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 1 complaints
Vibe body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The secondary safety hood latch failed causing the hood to fly up and shatter the windshield while also obstructing visibility on the road. The complete obstruction of the windshield presented a dangerous situation putting myself and others at risk of death of severe injury. In addition this caused…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 27, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2003 Pontiac Vibe have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Vibe body & structure — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.