2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring 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 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2009 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 39 | 876 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 59,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 352 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 58 |
| Steering | 11 | 35 |
| Engine | 1 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 18 |
| Power Train | 2 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 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 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
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.