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2006 Pontiac Vibe Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
6%of 177 total for the year
Median mileage
96,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe, 6% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have an 2006 Pontiac VIBE a corolla/ matrix twin. It intermittently stalls and shifts sporadically or unexpectedly. It usually stalls only when its been warmed up. I have been told it might be the ECM in the car help! This is one of many sporadic episodes since I bought the car in 2006. The crazy shifting of power in the gears ratio is very inconsistent.”

NHTSA complaint #10351582, filed 2010-08, 83,000 miles

“My 2006 Pontiac VIBE will stall when the accelerator is released to brake for a red light. It will also intermittently idle rough and stall, and sometimes not run smoothly. I have replaced the plugs twice, the last time replaced with best possible plugs. Incidence date is almost daily.”

NHTSA complaint #10358875, filed 2010-10, 65,000 miles

“I had my valve cover gasket replaced fuel injectors serviced and transmission serviced on 12/26/2022. When I picked my car up on 12/29/2022, I was checking my brake lights when the car started Idling up and down on it's own and the check engine light came on. I called the dealer and was asked to bring the car in and they would check it out. I returned on Jan. 2nd 2023 to address the concerns with my car. I arrived at approximately 0730 am. I WAS IN FORMED THAT MY ECM/PCM WERE FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. …”

NHTSA complaint #11500394, filed 2023-01

“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac VIBE. The contact stated that the vehicle had a faulty shift and a faulty start. There was an error code: p0741. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10905001, filed 2016-09, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac VIBE. The contact stated that the ignition would turn off whenever it was touched inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10627447, filed 2014-08, 82,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201012%
2009183%
2007169%
2006116%
2005155%
2004125%
2003238%

Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe

Air bags
119 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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