The Most Common Vibe Problem

We've pulled together a list of the problems Vibe owners.

  1. Takata Recalls

    Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 34 million+ vehicles spread out across 24 brands, making it one of the largest (and most dangerous) recalls in aut…

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    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Vibe Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

Vibe Generations

The Vibe has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2003–2008).

  1. 2nd Generation Vibe

    Years
    2009–2010
    Reliability
    9th of 27
    PainRank
    3.77
    Complaints
    34
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  2. 1st Generation Vibe

    Years
    2003–2008
    Reliability
    15th of 27
    PainRank
    5.39
    Complaints
    104
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Vibe Key Numbers

  1. 139 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 837 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 22 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.