2002 Pontiac Vibe Problems, Recalls & Reliability

2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

2Complaints
2/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2002 sits among all Vibe years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 1 complaints (50%)
Seat belts 1 complaints (50%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe.

Technical service bulletins

59 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2002 Vibe TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2002 Pontiac Vibe reliable?

The 2002 Pontiac Vibe drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).

Does the 2002 Pontiac Vibe have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2002 Pontiac Vibe. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.