KnownCarProblemsPontiac Vibe Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,866 complaints with NHTSA about the Pontiac Vibe since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2009, 2005, 2003. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Pontiac Vibe problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vibe | 58 | Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 Vibe | 528 | Air bags | 9 | 23 |
| 2008 Vibe | 63 | Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| 2007 Vibe | 171 | Air bags | 5 | 13 |
| 2006 Vibe | 177 | Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| 2005 Vibe | 301 | Air bags | 5 | 10 |
| 2004 Vibe | 266 | Air bags | 7 | 18 |
| 2003 Vibe | 298 | Visibility and wipers | 8 | 27 |
51 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Pontiac Vibe
- What years of the Pontiac Vibe have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2009 (528), 2005 (301), 2003 (298).
- What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Vibe?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (1,008), visibility and wipers (190), engine (165).
- Which Pontiac Vibe years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (1), 2001 (1), 2002 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.