2008 Pontiac Vibe vs 2009 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 | 2008 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 802 | 876 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 59,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 48 | 352 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 58 |
| Steering | 2 | 35 |
| Engine | 1 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13 |
| Power Train | 1 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2008 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.