DecodedCarsPontiac Vibe
6 model years from 2005 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (403)
The 2010 Vibe in brief
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is a small station wagon offered with 2 engines (1.8L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,296 lb (AWD 4dr Wagon AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway), 15% better than the 2010 small station wagon average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Pontiac Vibe has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (790), engine (45), steering (22).
2009 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 16 campaigns and 912 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Vibe compares
The 2005 Pontiac Vibe is a small station wagon offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,705 lb (4dr Wagon FWD).
2010 Vibe pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2010 small station wagon (24.3 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Vibe changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- 2007
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 172 in | 3,296 lb | Not rated | 7 | 37 |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 172 in | 3,296 lb | Not rated | 8 | 403 |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 45 |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 2,705 lb | Not rated | 5 | 117 |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 2,705 lb | Not rated | 5 | 126 |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 2,705 lb | Not rated | 5 | 184 |
Alternatives to the 2010 Vibe
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Scion xB | 24 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 28 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Kia Rondo | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →