Model year guide

2008 Pontiac Vibe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Pontiac Vibe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

2008 Pontiac Vibe — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Pontiac Vibe at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints63
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$4,958

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2008 Pontiac Vibe recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V627000 · 28/08/2019

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. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V127000 · 03/03/2016

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 Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a…

Fix: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyo…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V128000 · 02/03/2016

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 Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally s…

Fix: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota…

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #10V387000 · 26/08/2010

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 IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

Fix: 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 CONTACT GM AT 1-800-620-7668.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 Pontiac Vibe common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2008 Pontiac Vibe MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2008 Pontiac Vibe worth?

Low
$2,400
Typical price
$4,958
High
$6,995

From 23 comparable 2008 Pontiac Vibe listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Pontiac Vibe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,150
Total$13,150
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,958) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,825), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Pontiac Vibe trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl

2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles on record

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2008 Pontiac Vibe — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Vibe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Vibe?

Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Pontiac Vibe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Pontiac Vibe at about 28 mpg combined (26 city / 32 highway).

How much is a 2008 Pontiac Vibe worth?

Comparable 2008 Pontiac Vibe listings run roughly $2,400–$6,995, typically around $4,958 (from 23 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.