2003 Pontiac Vibe

$4,300

from

listings

$4K–$8K

price range

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Low$4,300

High$7,990

From$4,300

Avg Mileage217,857 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 7 active dealer listings as of May 2026

2003 Pontiac Vibe Trims

All Trims Combined

From$4,300

$4K–$8K

7 listings217,857 avg miles

From$2,900

12 listings|$3K–$10K

2003 Pontiac Vibe Pricing

Price Trend

-37.5%

3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

Only 7 available nationwide.

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Pontiac Vibe Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 310 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

310

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V0390002020-23-01

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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02V0740022002-11-03

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE REAR AXLE CARRIER TO BE LOOSE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BOLTS COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. IN THE EVENT THAT ALL FOUR BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, SEPARATION OF THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE REAR AXLE CARRIER COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe has accumulated 310 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility65

02Air Bags57

03Power Train46

04Electrical System20

05Structure14

310 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Vibe Fuel Economy

24–28mpg combined

22-25city

28-33hwy

$1,550-$2,400/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe ranges from 24 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Vibe - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe - Automatic 4-spd

27mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe AWD - Automatic 4-spd

25mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 Pontiac Vibe

19States

32%in top 3

If you're near Washington, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 19 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

WAWashington

411%

OHOhio

411%

FLFlorida

411%

MNMinnesota

38%

MOMissouri

38%

MIMichigan

38%

TXTexas

38%

AZArizona

25%

PAPennsylvania

25%

DEDelaware

13%

UTUtah

13%

ILIllinois

13%

ALAlabama

13%

NCNorth Carolina

13%

NDNorth Dakota

13%

NVNevada

13%

CA1

OR1

CO1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

Buying a 2003 Pontiac Vibe?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2003 Pontiac Vibe a good car to buy?

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report visibility as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Pontiac Vibe?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 Pontiac Vibe?

You'll get between 24 and 28 MPG combined from the 2003 Pontiac Vibe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Vibe?

Out of 310 owner complaints, visibility issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.