2005 Pontiac Vibe

$700

from

listings

$700–$8K

price range

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Low$700

High$7,783

From$700

Avg Mileage147,222 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 9 active dealer listings as of May 2026

2005 Pontiac Vibe Trims

All Trims Combined

From$700

$700–$8K

9 listings147,222 avg miles

From$2,900

12 listings|$3K–$10K

2005 Pontiac Vibe Pricing

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Pontiac Vibe Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 301 complaints, the 2005 Pontiac Vibe rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

301

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

10V3870002010-26-08

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Pontiac Vibe's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 301 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags169

02Power Train21

03Engine And Engine Cooling20

04Visibility14

05Electrical System8

301 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Vibe Fuel Economy

25–29mpg combined

22-26city

29-33hwy

$1,500-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe ranges from 25 to 29 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Vibe - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe - Automatic 4-spd

27mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Vibe AWD - Automatic 4-spd

25mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Pontiac Vibe

19States

32%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Washington (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 18 other states nationwide.

WAWashington

411%

OHOhio

411%

FLFlorida

411%

MNMinnesota

38%

MOMissouri

38%

MIMichigan

38%

TXTexas

38%

AZArizona

25%

PAPennsylvania

25%

DEDelaware

13%

UTUtah

13%

ILIllinois

13%

ALAlabama

13%

NCNorth Carolina

13%

NDNorth Dakota

13%

NVNevada

13%

CA1

OR1

CO1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

2005 Pontiac Vibe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2005 Pontiac Vibe a good car to buy?

The 2005 Pontiac Vibe has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

Depending on configuration, the 2005 Pontiac Vibe delivers 25–29 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Vibe?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe, based on 301 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.