2005 Pontiac Vibe engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I bought a new 2005 vibe in september 2004. On several occasions, I will go to start the car and it will not start, just turns over.
Engine light comes on and stays on. Codes: po441 evap emissions purge flow fault p2420 solenoid control circuit high voltage in cold weather 35 degrees f or lower engine idles erratically between 1500 to 2000 RPM and loses power when accelerating. Engine does not reach normal operating temperature for first 5 miles of driving. Heater/defroster works poorly for first 5 miles of driving.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
- Air bags 174 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints