This definitely seems to be a defect as now I am replacing the second door handle that my now 5 year old broke - something with those little hands! I saw two Vibes recently that were also missing their handles, ummmmm....

I also had a door handle break - my 4 year-old daughter went to open the door and the handle little broke in her hand. Cheap plastic! But not cheap to replace - $40.00!! I read on these post that there are other interchangeable handles - KIA?? Sold on Ebay for $18.00. Tricky to replace but with pati...

my 4 year-old broke the rear passenger door handle and i am having a duzy fixing it. the part cost me $40.00. one reply here said he fixed his in a matter of minutes. can anyone help? the panel has been off for two weeks - i can't figure out how to remove the old pieces. thanks, leslie