2005 Pontiac Vibe vs 2005 Scion XB
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 | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 301 | 92 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 503 | 48 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,500 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 174 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 8 |
| Power Train | 34 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 16 |
| Structure | 6 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 10 |
| Engine | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2005 Pontiac Vibe
2005 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.