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2008 PONTIAC VIBE Safety Overview

The 2008 PONTIAC VIBE has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Engine and engine cooling

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PONTIAC VIBE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2008 PONTIAC VIBE 19V627000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-20...

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V627000: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/28/2019
2008 PONTIAC VIBE 16V127000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V127000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/3/2016
2008 PONTIAC VIBE 16V128000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V128000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/2/2016
2008 PONTIAC VIBE 10V387000

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V387000: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/26/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.