NHTSA — Wheels: Rim 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.

3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2005 Pontiac Vibe wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2005 Pontiac Vibe Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 011996

Vibe

  • 35,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The contact noticed that the aluminum rims were defective and causing the tires to leak air and deflate intermittently. The contact made three attempts to replace the tires however, the tires continued to deflate intermittently. The dealer was not aware of the problem. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 35,000.

- Littlemount , KY, USA

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