2006
Pontiac Vibe

Starts at:

$19,430

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Available trims

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4dr HB FWD

Starts at

$16,430

29 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas L4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB AWD

Starts at

$19,430

26 City / 31 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas L4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB FWD GT

Starts at

$20,105

25 City / 32 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas L4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Sport wagon body style

Manual or automatic

Youthful orientation

Available AWD

The good & the bad

The good

Performance of GT

Kinship to Toyota Matrix

Optional side-curtain airbags

Available StabiliTrak stability system

The bad

Instrument layout

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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Pontiac Vibe base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Frontal driver: 5/5
Frontal passenger: 4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating: 4/5
Side driver: 3/5
Side rear passenger: 4/5

Factory warranties

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

6 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

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Most recent

By Bison from Jackson, Ms

Owns this car

April 24, 2023

Best, most trouble free vehicle I’ve ever owned

Bought a 2006 Pontiac Vibe fwd, automatic new. It has ~ 350,000 miles on it (speedometer will only register 299999 miles). We keep up with the miles using the trip odometer. Have maintained consistent and regular 3,000 mile interval oil changes. Engine uses NO OIL (Valvoline 5w30) and tranny has given no problems. Replaced

valve cover gasket & O2 sensor at ~ 330,000 miles; struts @ ~ 340,000 miles (yes, they were overdue!). Needs catalytic converter. Nose of hood is a rock magnet (the car has never been wrecked or had any body repairs or paint). Paint is beginning to show its age (I hate base coat/clear coat; give me acrylic enamel any day). Headlight lense covers are weathering (originals). Have replaced fog lights a couple of times (road debris takes them out). All accessories - power windows, door locks, AC, electronics, lights - work. It is still our daily driver plus it does double duty as our towed vehicle behind our motorhome. As such, I’ve taken it places in the mountains on steep (and I mean STEEP), narrow loose rock roads (most recently in Big Bend National Park and surrounding areas). To sum it up, if they were still made, I’d buy a new one today. One solid, reliable car. If I could improve it, I would add more ground clearance and selective four wheel drive with a conventional transfer case so I could flat tow it behind my motorhome. (As for use, we use it for “commuting, transporting family, and having fun”; can’t pick just one).

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Ky Walker from Lenoir, NC

Owns this car

March 27, 2023

A Car That Keeps You Safe

I was in a wreck and had I not been in this absolute tank of a car, I would not be here today. I love this car with all of my heart; I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe and despite the wreck, it runs like a dream. It has over 200k miles on it and I drive it up a mountain nearly daily. It is my first car and I have never had any problems

with it.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 4.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe is available in 2 trim levels:

(2 styles)
GT (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe?

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Pontiac Vibe reliable?

The 2006 Pontiac Vibe has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Pontiac Vibe owners.

Is the 2006 Pontiac Vibe a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5

Based on 48 reviews

Comfort: 4.2
Interior: 4.3
Performance: 4.2
Value: 4.7
Exterior: 4.4
Reliability: 4.8

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