NHTSA — Interior Lighting Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Pontiac Vibe is the mechanical twin of the Toyota Matrix.

Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,377 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

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2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 142009

Vibe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe, the head lamps and brake lamps have stopped working and the fuses are fine the rear center brake light still works and the brights of the head lamps still work. I was wondering if there have been any other incidents? and the radio display has stopped working also, I have also heard about that from other Pontiac owners.

- Clarkston , MI, USA

problem #2

May 052008

Vibe 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that the interior lighting in the vehicle continuously fails. In a one month period, she had to replace the bulbs twice. As a consequence, her visibility is significantly reduced in the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 09/15/08 updated 09/18/08.

- Bethelehem, PA, USA

problem #1

Jan 172004

Vibe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130 miles
The contact stated the vehicle had many different problems and safety defects. The first problem started just seven days after purchasing the vehicle. While pressing on the brakes they sounded like they were falling apart. The next problem concerned the engine. At times there was noise and the vehicle shook very badly. Also, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The third problem involved the electrical system. When the vehicle was started the radio made a cracking sound, and the power door locks worked intermittently. The interior lights flashed/turned off and on. Due to the lack of illumination, and the instrument cluster was very hard to see. When the power windows were rolled up one can hear a buzzing sound.while parked in a parking lot the keyless entry opened another vehicle that was 30 feet. Away. Also, the smells of raw gas fumes were coming from inside of the vehicle. The dealership inspected the vehicle, and found the firewall shield screws were loose. The manufacturer has been contacted, and was currently in arbitration.

- Lilburn , GA, USA

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