YearToAvoid

2009 Pontiac Vibe Steering Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 7% of all 527 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 7 Vibe model years. Median mileage at failure: 38,000 miles.

Steering complaints
35
7% of 527
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Pontiac Vibe steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2009, latest Oct 4, 2024.

2009 Pontiac Vibe steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2009Nov 2010Mar 2012Nov 2014Nov 2015Aug 2016Oct 2017Feb 2019
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Oct 2024; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Vibe model year

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

  1. 20056 (2%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20071 (1%)
  4. 20082 (3%)
  5. 200935 (7%)
  6. 20104 (7%)
  7. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe have steering problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 38,000 miles.
Which Pontiac Vibe year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Pontiac Vibe has the most steering complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.