2007 Pontiac Vibe vs 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 170 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 737 | 877 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,284 mi | 59,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 113 | 352 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 58 |
| Steering | 1 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 18 |
| Engine | 4 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 8 |
| Power Train | 12 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe
2009 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.