2003 Pontiac Vibe vs 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 297 | 301 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 406 | 503 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 25–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,678 mi | 90,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 66 | 174 |
| Visibility | 74 | 17 |
| Power Train | 49 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 15 |
| Structure | 24 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 30 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2003 Pontiac Vibe
2005 Pontiac Vibe
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.