NHTSA Safety Recalls
Pontiac Vibe Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2003 to 2010, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2003–2010) the Pontiac Vibe has 51 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 9; the cleanest is 2008 with 4.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 51
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2003–2010
9 recalls
4 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 8 | |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 9 | |
| 2008 Pontiac Vibe | 4 | |
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | |
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 5 | |
| 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 7 | |
| 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 8 |
What gets recalled most on the Pontiac Vibe
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19
- AIR BAGS12
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL4
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.