2009 Pontiac Vibe vs 2010 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 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 527 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 876 | 980 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,650 mi | 41,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Vibe | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 352 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 7 |
| Steering | 35 | 4 |
| Engine | 29 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 3 |
| Power Train | 12 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
2009 Pontiac Vibe
2010 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.