2006 Pontiac Vibe

$1,995

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listings

$2K–$8K

price range

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Low$1,995

High$7,990

From$1,995

Avg Mileage191,667 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 6 active dealer listings as of May 2026

2006 Pontiac Vibe Trims

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$2K–$8K

6 listings191,667 avg miles

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12 listings|$3K–$10K

2006 Pontiac Vibe Pricing

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Pontiac Vibe Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 177 complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

177

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V8830002018-12-12

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 177 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags110

02Engine And Engine Cooling16

03Electrical System6

04Power Train5

05Vehicle Speed Control5

177 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Vibe Fuel Economy

25–29mpg combined

22-26city

29-33hwy

$1,500-$2,300/yr

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe delivers 25 to 29 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

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 2006 Pontiac Vibe

19States

32%in top 3

Washington has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 19 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2006.

Buying a 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2006 Pontiac Vibe a good car to buy?

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

You'll get between 25 and 29 MPG combined from the 2006 Pontiac Vibe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

Out of 177 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.