2006 Pontiac Vibe vs 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 177 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 640 | 803 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 119 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 3 |
| Power Train | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe
2008 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.