Does the 2005 Pontiac Vibe have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 99,400 miles.

Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Pontiac Vibe has the most transmission complaints (34), compared with 34 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

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

2005 Pontiac Vibe Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 11% of all 301 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 Vibe model years. Median mileage at failure: 99,400 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 34; 11% of 301
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 99,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Pontiac Vibe transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2007, latest Nov 19, 2019.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Nov 2019; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Vibe model year

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

200534 (11%)
200612 (7%)
200712 (7%)
20081 (2%)
200912 (2%)
20103 (5%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Vibe have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 99,400 miles.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Pontiac Vibe has the most transmission complaints (34), compared with 34 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.