Research · 9 model years
Pontiac VibeEvery model year, 2003–2014
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns and 1,877 owner complaints for the Pontiac Vibe. The 2009 model year has the most complaints (528).
Pontiac Vibe years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2010 | 8 | 58 | 5 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 528 | 23 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 63 | 3 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 172 | 13 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 177 | 6 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 301 | 10 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 266 | 18 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 311 | 28 | Not rated | 25 |
- 20140 recalls · 1 complaints
- 20108 recalls · 58 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20099 recalls · 528 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20084 recalls · 63 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20075 recalls · 172 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20065 recalls · 177 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20055 recalls · 301 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20047 recalls · 266 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20038 recalls · 311 complaints · 25 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 311 |
| 2004 | 266 |
| 2005 | 301 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 172 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 528 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2014 | 1 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026