YearToAvoid

2007 Pontiac Vibe Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Pontiac Vibe, 20% of all 170 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 7 Vibe model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 45,185 miles.

Engine complaints
34
20% of 170
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,185 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Pontiac Vibe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 11, 2007, latest Sep 9, 2025.

2007 Pontiac Vibe engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2007Feb 2010Dec 2010Apr 2011Nov 2011Nov 2012Apr 2014Dec 2015
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to Sep 2025; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe

  1. NHTSA 10V387000Aug 26, 2010Engine161,754 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    Gm is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 pontiac vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe (lv6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2011. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-620-7668.

Engine complaints by Vibe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200550 (17%)
  2. 200636 (20%)
  3. 200734 (20%)
  4. 20088 (13%)
  5. 200992 (17%)
  6. 201012 (21%)
  7. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Pontiac Vibe have engine problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Pontiac Vibe, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 45,185 miles.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Pontiac Vibe has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 34 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Pontiac Vibe concerns the engine: 10V387000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.