2002 Pontiac Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vibe years
- Not enough data 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Vibe. That ranks 9th out of 12 Vibe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Pontiac Vibe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 100% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Pontiac Vibe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 3 to 5 mph the vehicle was hit head on and neither frontal airbags deployed. There was pre braking prior to the impact. The seat belts were worn; however the seat belt did not secure the driver. Injuries were sustained to the head and back. A police report was…
Other Pontiac Vibe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Vibe | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Vibe | 58 | 8 |
| 2009 Vibe | 528 | 9 |
| 2008 Vibe | 63 | 4 |
| 2007 Vibe | 171 | 5 |
| 2006 Vibe | 177 | 5 |
| 2005 Vibe | 301 | 5 |
| 2004 Vibe | 266 | 7 |
| 2003 Vibe | 298 | 8 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Vibe | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Vibe | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Vibe?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Vibe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Pontiac Vibe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vibe model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.