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2003–2010 · 8 model years

Pontiac Vibe recalls & problems by year

51 recalls and 1,863 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2009528 complaints
Most recalls20099 recalls
Crashes reported105in owner complaints
Injuries reported1131 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01503004506002003: 298 complaints, 8 recalls2004: 266 complaints, 7 recalls2005: 301 complaints, 5 recalls2006: 177 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 172 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 63 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 528 complaints, 9 recalls2010: 58 complaints, 8 recalls20032004200520062007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 Vibe—22–28 mpg8585050
2009 Vibe—22–28 mpg9528232100
2008 Vibe—27–29 mpg4633040
2007 Vibe—27–29 mpg5172131131
2006 Vibe—25–29 mpg51776040
2005 Vibe—25–29 mpg530110190
2004 Vibe—25–28 mpg7266181330
2003 Vibe—24–28 mpg8298270350

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags1,009
  • Visibility187
  • Power train138
  • Vehicle speed control118
  • Engine and engine cooling103
  • Electrical system96
  • Engine65
  • Structure63