Pontiac Vibe complaints by model year
1,865 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 527 | 23 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 | 63 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 171 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 177 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 301 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 266 | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 298 | 27 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2002–2014. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 66 | 104 | 174 | 119 | 114 | 48 | 352 | 31 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 74 | 70 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 49 | 12 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 58 | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Pontiac Vibe recalls (22)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Vibe model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | Jan 23, 2020 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate | 2003, 2004 | 19.7% |
| 19V627000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate | 2005–2008 | 36.2% |
| 18V883000 | Dec 12, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2003–2007 | 74.5% |
| 18V024000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009, 2010 | 89% |
| 18V025000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010 | 82.9% |
| 17V006000 | Jan 9, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009 | 88.6% |
| 16V340000 | May 23, 2016 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009, 2010 | 87.7% |
| 16V127000 | Mar 3, 2016 | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2008 | 90.2% |
| 16V128000 | Mar 2, 2016 | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2008 | 87.8% |
| 15V689000 | Oct 22, 2015 | Power Window Master Switch may Melt | 2009, 2010 | 45.7% |
| 15V285000 | May 13, 2015 | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2003–2007 | 89% |
| 15V286000 | May 13, 2015 | Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2003–2007 | 86.7% |
| 15V043000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment | 2003, 2004 | 28.7% |
| 14V168000 | Apr 9, 2014 | Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy | 2009, 2010 | 57.8% |
| 13V029000 | Jan 30, 2013 | Airbag Inadvertent Deployment | 2003, 2004 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Pontiac Vibe FAQ
How many recalls has the Pontiac Vibe had?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns that cover at least one Pontiac Vibe model year from 2000 to 2014. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most complaints?
Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (527) and the 2000 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Pontiac Vibe problems?
Across the 2002–2014 model years, owners most often name the air bags, visibility, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Pontiac Vibe get?
EPA rates the 2010 Pontiac Vibe at 22 to 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.