Pontiac Vibe vs Toyota Matrix
The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix are rated the same on fuel economy: 28 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Pontiac Vibe | Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 601 | 224 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 4 | 44 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 56,000 miles | 23,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 31 | 25 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 601 complaints for the Pontiac Vibe and 224 for the Toyota Matrix. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 9 for the Pontiac Vibe, 3 for the Toyota Matrix.