MYRModel Year Report

2008 Pontiac Vibe

▲ Better than typical
2008 Pontiac Vibe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:44.059Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
63
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

76% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 63 2009: 527 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 63 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 298 complaints 2003 2004: 266 complaints 2004 2005: 301 complaints 2005 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 172 complaints 2007 2008: 63 complaints 2008 63 2009: 527 complaints 2009 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2008: 63 complaints

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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
2003298
2004266
2005301
2006177
2007172
200863
2009527
201058
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

76% · 48 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Vibe. While driving 50 MPH, the contact was involved in a head on crash with a semi truck. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-27

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Vibe. On April 22, 2008, while driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front passenger door by another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-13

Also filed under Seat belts

2008 Pontiac Vibe. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger side airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-18

Vehicle speed control

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

One mile into commute, the accelerator pedal didn't respond after stopping, then suddenly responded causing car to accelerate rapidly. Repeated twice before the check engine light came on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-09

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline.

Steering

3% · 2 reports

Seat belts

3% · 2 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2010-09-16 Engine Stall
  2. R
    2011-02-08Engine and engine cooling10V387000 GM is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-fe (Lv6) engine and two-wheel drive may have been…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2011. Owners may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2016-03-25Air bags16V127000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota...

    Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2016-03-25Air bags16V128000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota...

    Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2019-10-18Air bags19V627000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Pontiac Vibe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V387000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 16V127000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V128000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V627000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Pontiac Vibe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Vibe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Vibe have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.