2004 Pontiac Vibe vs 2004 Scion XB
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 266 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 424 | 48 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 28–29 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,000 mi | 65,455 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 104 | 7 |
| Visibility | 70 | 7 |
| Structure | 24 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4 |
| Power Train | 12 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2004 Pontiac Vibe
2004 Scion XB
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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.