2004 Pontiac Vibe Visibility:glass, Side/rear Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:glass, side/rear ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 266 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Pontiac Vibe overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE CLOSED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, IT SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10406070 — filed 06/13/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR). APPROXIMATELY TWO…”NHTSA complaint 10402104 — filed 05/19/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE WINDOWS ON HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE ROLLS DOWN THE WINDOWS, IT…”NHTSA complaint 10240699 — filed 09/02/2008
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Visibility:glass, Side/rear complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Pontiac Vibe have visibility:glass, side/rear problems?
Visibility:glass, Side/rear is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Pontiac Vibe: 25 of 266 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Pontiac Vibe have in total?
266 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 33 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:glass, side/rear category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
