The work aims to discuss the effects of vibration stress on postharvest physiological quality of fruits and vegetables and provide scientific insights and research ideas to reduce the significant losses caused by vibration stress. A literature review on vibration stress in fruits and vegetables at home and abroad was presented to summarize the causes, influencing factors, research methods, effects on fruit and vegetable quality and countermeasures of vibration stress. The degree of vibration stress was affected by a combination of factors, and the main research methods used at home and abroad were actual and simulated transport. Vibration stress could cause postharvest physiological degradation of fruits and vegetables, including changes in appearance, texture, flavor and associated physiological and metabolic changes. The use of physical, chemical and biological techniques to reduce the direct effects of vibration on fruit and vegetables, to improve their resistance or to reduce their sensitivity to vibration were all effective countermeasures. Vibration stress can lead to postharvest physiological quality deterioration of fruits and vegetables. Countermeasures should be actively researched, especially in improving the resistance of fruits and vegetables to vibration stress, to mitigate the effects of vibration stress on the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables and thus reduce the loss of fruits and vegetables during transportation.