Does the 2005 Pontiac Vibe have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles.

Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2009 Pontiac Vibe has the most electrical complaints (18), compared with 16 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Pontiac Vibe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 5% of all 301 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 7 Vibe model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 81,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 5% of 301
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Pontiac Vibe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2005, latest Sep 16, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Sep 2019; peak May 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Vibe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (5%)
200612 (7%)
200716 (9%)
20080 (0%)
200918 (3%)
20101 (2%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Vibe have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2009 Pontiac Vibe has the most electrical complaints (18), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.