Pontiac Vibe years to avoid
More than twice the Vibe's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Pontiac Vibe years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Vibe complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Vibe problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags1,013
- Visibility195
- Engine165
- Transmission136
- Acceleration118
- Electrical96
- Body63
- Steering58
- Brakes52
- Tires27
- Lights26
- Seat belts25
Most reported problems on the Pontiac Vibe
Airbag light 96No deployment 50Power windows 33Oil consumption 20Headlights 18
Pontiac Vibe problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 82 | 58 | Airbags | 45,200 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 29 | 528 | Airbags | 56,000 | 9 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 87 | 63 | Airbags | 60,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 70 | 172 | Airbags | 65,000 | 5 | 13 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 177 | Airbags | 82,000 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 52 | 301 | Airbags | 82,805 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2004 | 51 | 266 | Airbags | 76,000 | 7 | 18 | |
| 2003 | 46 | 298 | Visibility | 62,000 | 8 | 27 | |
| 2002 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 22
Questions about the Pontiac Vibe
What years of the Pontiac Vibe should you avoid?
2009. It has more than twice the Pontiac Vibe's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 528, mostly about airbags and acceleration.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Vibe?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Vibe?
Airbags, with 1,013 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (195) and engine (165).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Vibe have?
22 recalls between 2000 and 2014. The 2009 model year has the most, with 9.
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