2009 Audi A3 vs 2009 Pontiac Vibe
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 | 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 577 | 876 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 22–28 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 59,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A3 | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 | 352 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 58 |
| Steering | 0 | 35 |
| Engine | 5 | 29 |
| Power Train | 15 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2009 Audi A3
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.