2010 Pontiac Vibe problems
The Pontiac Vibe is a compact car that was sold by Pontiac from 2002 to 2010. It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, which manufactured the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix. Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla, making it the last of the GM and Toyota developed S-body cars.
From 2002 to 2004, a rebadged right-hand drive variant of the Vibe was exported as the Toyota Voltz to the Japanese domestic market. The Voltz did not sell well in Japan and was discontinued after two model years.
Production of the Vibe ended in 2009 with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand and the closing of NUMMI under the General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization. Its twin, the Toyota Matrix, was in production for another three years for the American market and four years for the Canadian market, as the Matrix was manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and was unaffected by NUMMI closing down operation.
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Common 2010 Pontiac Vibe problems
The Pontiac Vibe, produced from 2003 to 2010, is known for its impressive crash test scores and great fuel economy.
- Bearing Noise: This issue is often a sign of trouble with the transmission, although it can also be a separate problem. Bearing noise is usually caused by manufacturing defects, poor lubrication, or contamination. While replacing the transmission may resolve the issue, it's important to note that the transmissions used in this model have similar problems, and the fix may not last as long as it should.
- Transmission Failures: The Pontiac Vibe is known for early transmission failures, which can sometimes occur without warning or the usual signs that indicate transmission issues. Transmission failures are a particularly expensive repair, and many owners opt to get a new vehicle rather than investing in a costly repair, especially for older models.
- Instrument Panel Not Working: The instrument panel is a crucial component for monitoring the vehicle's condition and performance. When it stops working, drivers can lose critical information, such as speed and fuel levels. This issue can happen without warning and can lead to dangerous situations, such as speeding or running out of gas unexpectedly.
- Indicator Lights Failures: Individual indicator lights, such as warning lights and gauges, can fail to come on when they should. This can be a significant problem because it may prevent drivers from knowing if the engine is throwing a repair or maintenance code. Like the instrument panel issue, this problem can happen without warning, and fixing it may be challenging depending on the source of the issue.
- Engine Failure: The Pontiac Vibe's problem years are known for early engine failures, which can sometimes be unpredictable and sudden. Good maintenance doesn't seem to prevent this kind of engine failure, but it can help protect the vehicle's other systems to keep them working longer overall. Engine failures are an expensive repair, and many owners opt to get a new vehicle rather than investing in a costly repair, especially for older models.
- Difficult to Control Speed: Some users report that the Pontiac Vibe can sometimes accelerate more than intended or significantly less than usual. This issue is somewhat unpredictable, but a careful driver can usually compensate for the unexpected response. However, difficult to control speeds can still make for dangerous driving.
In summary, the Pontiac Vibe has some common problems, particularly in the 2003 and 2009 models. These issues include bearing noise, transmission failures, instrument panel and indicator lights failures, engine failure, and difficulty controlling speed. While these problems can be expensive to fix, regular maintenance and careful driving can help minimize their impact.
What is the common problem with Pontiac Vibe?
Common problems of the Pontiac Vibe include a loose gas cap, pulsating brake pedal, and loose wheel center caps.
Does the 2010 Pontiac Vibe have a Toyota engine?
Pontiac Vibe (2002-2010)
Only a year later, in 2010, GM broke the news that they would nix the entire Pontiac brand. The Vibe and its sturdy Toyota motor went down with the Pontiac ship.
Why did they stop making the Pontiac Vibe?
The Vibe had replaced the Chevrolet Prizm in 2002 due to low sales and the discontinued Toyota Sprinter (Prizm was a mere rebadged version of this car). The Vibe was sold in Japan by Toyota as the Voltz from 2002 to 2004. Pontiac Vibe discontinued in 2009 due to General Motors and Toyota's decision to close down NUMMI.
What is the life expectancy of a 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The Pontiac Vibe is basically a rebranded Toyota under the hood, so you can expect a typical lifespan of around 250,000 miles with adequate maintenance. You might be able to squeeze a few more road trips out of it after that, but a quarter million is when you should start shopping around for a replacement.
What is the common problem with Pontiac Vibe?
Common problems of the Pontiac Vibe include a loose gas cap, pulsating brake pedal, and loose wheel center caps.
Does the 2010 Pontiac Vibe have a Toyota engine?
Pontiac Vibe (2002-2010)
Only a year later, in 2010, GM broke the news that they would nix the entire Pontiac brand. The Vibe and its sturdy Toyota motor went down with the Pontiac ship.
What is the life expectancy of a 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The Pontiac Vibe is basically a rebranded Toyota under the hood, so you can expect a typical lifespan of around 250,000 miles with adequate maintenance. You might be able to squeeze a few more road trips out of it after that, but a quarter million is when you should start shopping around for a replacement.
What is the fuel efficiency of a Pontiac Vibe 2010?
2010 Pontiac Vibe
| EPA MPG | Owner MPG Estimates |
|---|---|
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd | |
| 28 combined city/highway MPG 26 city 31 highway 3.6 gals/ 100 miles | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd | |
| Regular Gasoline | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
2010 Pontiac Vibe car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Vibe problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Steering problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Pontiac Vibe
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Pontiac Vibe. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
2022-08-23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-24
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E82AZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The air conditioning vents spew out white dusty powder which is suspscted to be aluminum oxide, a known carcinogenic.
2019-12-02
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5Y2SR6E03AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 2010 PONTIAC VIBE STRUCK VEHICLE THAT CROSSED INTO RIGHT OF WAY OF PONTIAC VIBE AT 25 TO 30 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT DASHBOARD NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK UPON IMPACT. VEHICLE UNDERWENT AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT MAY 24TH 2018 PER RECALL #17477 PARTS 77204 AS LISTED ON REPAIR INVOICE.
2019-08-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-21
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E06AZ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLES BADLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE WHILE STATIONARY. ALSO SHUDDERS WHEN BRAKING.
2018-11-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-16
- VIN: 5Y2SM6E01AZ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. SAME ENGINE AS THE TOYOTA 2AZ-FE. GM WILL NOT HONOR EXTENDED WARRENTY
2018-10-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 5Y2SR6E01AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DAVIS CHEVROLET (2277 SOUTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77054, (832) 554-9250) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2018-08-31
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-27
- VIN: 5Y2SL67059Z
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: VSC OFF STABILITY INDICATOR - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TCS WARNING LIGHTS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS GO ON INDICATE SYSTEM FAILURE IN THE RAIN OR AFTER A EXTENDED SPELL OF VERY HUMID WEATHER. WHILE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON THERE IS NO ANTILOCK OR STABILITY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE 3 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR.
2018-06-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-12
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E84AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. JOE LUNGHAMER CHEVROLET (475 SUMMIT DR, WATERFORD TWP, MI 48328, (248) 683-7100) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2018-03-10
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-03
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E88AZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE AND 3 MONTHS LATER THE FRONT END OF THE CAR STARTED SHAKING REAL BAD SO I CALLED UP KOEHNE AUTO TO TELL THEM AND THEY WOULDN'T AS MUCH AS TALE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE TO SEE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. THEY KEPT ON LOOKING AT THE FRONT END AND KEPT TELLING ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD SO THEY PUT $500 DOLLARS WORTH OF TIRES ON THE CAR AND THEN I WENT BACK TO THEM AND TOLD THEM THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T STILL FIXED SO I WENT TO MY PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND OUR THE BEARRINGS AND THE STABLIZER BAR WAS SHOT AND IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND THEY STILL ASSISTED OVER AT KOEHNE AUTO THAT IT WAS THE TIRES BEING BALED SO I DECIDED NOT TO PAY THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE CAR PAYMENT BECAUSE I WAS NOT GOING TO HAVE MY FAMILY OF BEING IN JEOPARDY OF BEING KILLED. I ASKED THEM TO LOWER THE CAR PAYMENT TO 250 BECAUSE OF ALL THE REPAIRS I HAD TO PAY FOR BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GO GOOD FOR THE REPAIRS. SO I STOPPED MAKING PAYMENTS IN OCTOBET RECIEVED ONE LETTER ABOUT THEM THREATIING TO REPO THE CAR JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND THEY DIDN'T COME TO REPO IT UNTIL 3 MONTHS LATER ON MARCH9TH AT 6 OR 7:30 IN THE EVENING. I PAID OVER 5 GRAND BEFORE I HAD STOPPED MY PAYMENTS. I COULD NOT AFFORD THE REPAIRS PLUS THE HIGH CAR PAYMENT.OF 442.54 I FOUND OUT THERE ARE 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND THEY DIDNT ALERT ME UNTIL A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THE CAR WAS REPODE. I WOULD LIKE MY MONEY BACK FROM ALL OF THE REPAIRS I MADE PLUS THE MONEY I PAID ON THE CAR AND A NEW CAR.
2018-02-16
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E00AZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR, INCLUDING ERRATIC SHIFTING, AN ENGINE THAT WON'T START, ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT, OR STALLING WHILE IN MOTION WHILE CITY DRIVING USUALLY OCCURRING BETWEEN 7-12 MILES OF TRAVEL. SAME ISSUE THE 2004-2008 RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR.
2017-11-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-01
- VIN: 5Y2SM67059Z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHY CAN'T THEY PROVIDE THE NEEDED REPAIR IT'S BEEN ALMOST 1 YEAR. MY FAMILY IS IN DANGER.
2017-07-25
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-01
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E00AZ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THERE IS A PERSISTENT RATTLE COMING FROM DIRECTLY BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS <35 MPH AND/OR DRIVING OVER BUMPY PAVEMENT. WHEN THE RATTLE IS OCCURRING, THE STEERING COLUMN FEELS LIKE IT OSCILLATING VERY QUICKLY.
2017-06-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E85AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I FIRST RECEIVED MY SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016 AND MY SECOND NOTICE IN MAY 2017. BOTH TIMES I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD RECEIVE A CALL WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN BUT THE CALL NEVER CAME AND THE REPAIR NEVER DONE. YESTERDAY I WENT BEYOND THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE TO A GM REPRESENTATIVE WHO ALSO COULDN'T FIND ANY DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA WITH THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE WORK. OF COURSE AT THIS POINT I ASKED FOR A "LOANER" CAR SINCE I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY PUT A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT FOR ELEVEN MONTHS! NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT REQUEST FELL ON DEAF EARS. IRONICALLY, AFTER ALL THAT, LAST NIGHT THE CAR WAS "TOTALED" AND I AM GRATEFUL THAT THE AIRBAG WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY INJURIES. MY MAIN POINT IN NOTIFYING YOU TODAY IS TO SAY THAT THIS HAS BEEN A SORRY EXCUSE FOR A RECALL. NO COMPANY SHOULD TAKE ELEVEN MONTHS AND STILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. NO COMPANY SHOULD DENY ME THE RIGHT TO USE THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY VEHICLE AND NOT FACE CONSEQUENCES. YOU ALL NEED TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND TRULY PROTECT THE CONSUMER.
2017-06-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E08AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (GATEWAY BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 11438 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75238; (214) 342-7000) WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2017-05-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E88AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-04-17
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-20
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E01AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-04-14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-20
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E80AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-02-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E86AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/05/17*LJ UPDATED 10/11/2017*JS
2017-02-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- VIN: 5Y2SL6E87AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE REMEDY AND PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 06/13/17 *BF *CN
2017-02-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-14
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL HOW MUCH LONGER WILL IT TAKE TO REPLACE THE KILLER AIR BAG IN MY CAR? WE RECEIVED NOTICE 7 MONTHS AGO ABOUT RECALL #15826, BUT TO THIS DAY NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM.
2017-02-10
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-11
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E86AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-02-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E05AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ *CN
2017-01-09
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-01-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-04
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E02AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-12-14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E00AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF THIS YEAR, STATING THAT PARTS FOR OUR VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE RECALL ALSO STATED IT WAS NOT SAFE FOR A PASSENGER TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT. WE CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALER IN DECEMBER OF THIS YEAR, AND WERE TOLD PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS VEHICLE IS USED TO TRANSPORT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS BY OUR DAUGHTER, WHO WORKS FOR MIDWEST EASTER SEALS. HER JOB REQUIRES TRANSPORTATION OF THESE CLIENTS, AND NOT HAVING THE ABILITY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS A SEVERE HINDRANCE. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP TO MAKE THIS PROCESS GO QUICKER. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF TIME AND INCONVENIENCE OF THIS RECALL, IS THERE ANY WAY THAT SHE COULD OBTAIN A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THIS RECALL IS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED? THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. *TR
2016-12-13
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-06
- VIN: 5Y2SP6E84AZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2010 Pontiac Vibe recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
2018-01-09
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
2018-01-09
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. As of January 30, 2018, Toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles located in states listed above. Also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles, located throughout the U.S., that previously received a like-for-like interim air bag inflator replacement. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (Zone C), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A).
2016-05-23
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
2015-10-22
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
- Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
2014-04-09
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
- Consequence: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
2010-01-27
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
- Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A RECALL REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 10038: FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. GM REQUESTS THAT CUSTOMERS TAKE OUT ANY REMOVABLE (CARPETED, ALL-WEATHER, OR OTHER) DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT, AND PLACE IT IN THE TRUNK UNTIL THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL REMEDY IS READY AND IMPLEMENTED. IN THE EVENT THAT OWNERS CHOOSE NOT TO TAKE OUT THEIR REMOVABLE FLOOR MAT, GENERAL MOTORS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS USE ONLY FLOOR MATS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR OF THEIR VEHICLE, AND THAT IT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SECURED. DO NOT USE A MAT THAT IS FLIPPED OVER WITH THE BOTTOM-SIDE UP, AND DO NOT STACK ONE FLOOR MAT OVER ANOTHER. IN ADDITION, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR, BRAKE, AND CLUTCH (IF APPLICABLE) PEDALS TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOOR MAT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2010-01-21
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
- Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY FEBRUARY AND BE COMPLETED IN LATE APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2009-08-31
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME LOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
- Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE VACUUM LINE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL ADVISORY LETTER WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS OF VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Negative 2010 Pontiac Vibe car reviews
Positive 2010 Pontiac Vibe car reviews
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First 1500 mile highway driving mileage per gallon was 31.1 mpg. Mileage town driving 21.2 mpg. Interior room is more than adequate.
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You'll love this model even more than the previous one! It's incredibly comfortable and has a great pep to it. Merging onto highways is a breeze and it's a blast to drive on back roads. Plus, it handles rain and snow like a champ. If you're looking for a car that will make you feel confident and powerful, this is the one for you!
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Hi there! I bought this car in 2020 and I'm only the second owner. The dealer replaced the transmission, but other than that, it's been a very reliable and economical car. It may not turn heads, but it gets solid mpg and has served me well. I bought it with 143k miles and have driven it over 190k miles, including a lot of Uber and cross-country trips. It's paid off now, so who knows how long it will keep going!
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my 2009 Pontiac Vibe. I actually found it based on a Consumer Reports recommendation when I was looking for a good used car at the end of 2013. I have to say, I continue to be very pleased with my sporty little car. My mechanic even said it was 'kind of peppy.' He likes it too, and he said they are easy to work on.
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The front passenger seat can also be folded down, providing ample cargo space along with the back seat.
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Problem with your 2010 Pontiac Vibe? Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Vibe Transmission Problems / Recall information - GenVibe ...
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The auto's have made it to the 300k mile club and appear to be quite reliable. I run a 5 speed in my 03 base and so far so good over 100k miles.
Common 2010 Pontiac Vibe Problems - Q&A
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Is Something wrong with the pontiac Vibe? : r/cars
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Rodger Rice 2024-07-12
I purchased my 2010 Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix 3 months ago. It's equipped with the 1.8L engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. Let me start with the pros. The steering is beautifully weighted and never leaves me guessing. It really is a fun car to drive. There is plenty of space in this car for what I need, like driving around with friends. The interior is simple but clean and pleasant. The car has aged quite well and has had no serious mechanical issues (my example has 743,987km). This car is honestly not bad for a start. Now, getting into some cons, there are a lot of minor things. The shocks are not great, especially for my daily commute of just shy of 500km per day, with at least 100km on surface city streets. At normal speeds, it feels like the shocks aren't even there. It's okay on gas, not the best out there but not the worst. The small gas tank really leaves a lot to be desired. This is more of a personal issue, but the car is extremely sluggish. I understand that this is not meant to be fast, but I shouldn't have to put my foot to the floor to get to freeway speeds in a reasonable amount of time. This car has been checked time after time, and it is not a suspension issue. The car becomes unpredictable and floaty at 80km/h (50mph). Not sure what causes this, but it's really annoying and sometimes dangerous. My final few complaints are for people that like to do their own work. Changing your headlights is harder than it needs to be. The placement of the tubing, wiring, and other engine components is inconvenient at best. The car is also difficult to jack up due to the poor placement of the plastic side skirts. Finally, this car, like many cars, has a heat shield issue where the heat shield comes loose and makes a loud and distracting rattle and tapping sound when driving or even idling.In summary, if you're looking for a reliable car to get you from A to B, this car is a good option. However, it's important to note that you may need to visit the petrol station 3 to 4 times per week. Additionally, the car may wander a bit on surface streets and you may experience some tossing around. Overall, it's a decent choice for a reliable car.
Benton Ryan 2024-04-28
In less than 30,000 miles, we had to replace the water pump and rebuild parts of the timing chain tensioner components, which have been causing issues for the last three winters. Although we are disappointed with the quality and reliability of the car at such low mileage, we still like it otherwise...
Giovanny Russel 2024-02-02
I've been driving this car for only two weeks and my initial impression was how compact it is, yet it can fit so much inside. It took me a little while to get used to the windows and mirrors, as they are quite small and can create blind spots. Additionally, due to the design of the hood, it can be difficult to see the end of the car, especially when you're close to hitting something. However, the car handles really well, despite the lack of power that you might expect from a 1.8 liter engine. The main issue I had with this car was the road noise, which can be quite distracting and make it difficult to get comfortable when driving on the highway.