Used 2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great Value & Utility
Rob, San Antonio, TX, 02/23/2017
updated 02/23/2018
Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
My Vibe is a former rental car that I bought with 30K miles on the odometer. I've put 110K more miles on it, with replacement struts and a new battery the only non-routine maintenance in seven years of ownership. The Vibe is very reliable, gets good fuel economy (31 MPG highway with the 1.8L engine), and handles like a compact but has the passenger/cargo space of a station wagon. I have found two issues with it--the flip side of the 1.8L engine's fuel economy is that it has sluggish acceleration. There's also a common problem with the radio volume knob breaking...which I fixed by sawing it off and slipping a new one on. That said, I love this car. It has a combination of versatility, value, reliability, and handling that's hard to beat. I'm planning to drive it until it breaks--which could take a while.
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Noisy, Poor outward visibility
Mike Joseph, 03/29/2010
Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car only for two weeks and my first impression was how small this car is and fits so much inside. It took me a while until I got used to windows and mirrors, its hard to see everything from these little windows so I was always worried about the blind spots. Also the way the hood was designed there is no way that you can see the end of the car or at least if you are close to hit something. The way the car handles is really good, it lacks power but what can you expect from a 1.8 liter engine. The main issue that I had with this car was the road noise, its so weird that you can never get comfortable when you drive on a highway from the noise level.
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jeronomo, 01/24/2010
Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is actually the 1.8 L auto which is not listed as an option on Edmunds. This is a great under the radar car. It is compact enough to get good gas mileage and fit in small spaces but still feels spacious inside, with a lot of possible cargo room. I like the exterior styling better than the matrix (it's twin) or the fit. No problems so far!
Its A OK. First Car
Jo Hughes, 10/09/2020
Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I Purchased My 2010 Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix 3 Months Ago, Its Equipped With The 1.8L And 4speed Auto. Il Get into the Pros First. The Steering Is Beautifully Weighted And Never Leaves Me Guessing, It Really Is A Fun Car To Drive. There is lots of Space In This Car For What I Need It For Like Driving Around With Friends. The Interior Is Simple But Clean And Pleasant. The Car Has Aged Quite Well And Has Had No Serious Mechanical Issues (My Example has 743,987km). This Car Is Honestly Not Bad For A Start. Getting Into Some Cons, There Is Alot Of Minor Things. The Shocks Are God Awful, I Commute just shy of 500km Per Day And At least 100km is On Surface City Streets. At Normal Speeds It Feels Like The Shocks Aren't Even There, Concrete Blocks Would Be More Effective. Its Ok On Gas, Not The Best Out There But Not The Worst. The Small Gas Tank Really Leaves A lot To Be Desired. This Is More Of A Personal Issue But The Car Is Extremely Sluggish. I Understand That This Is Not Meant To Be Fast But I Shouldn't Have To Put My Foot To The Floor To Get To Freeway Speeds In A Reasonable Amount Of Time. This Car Has Been Checked Time After Time And It Is Not A Suspension Issue, The Car Becomes Unpredictable And Floaty At 80km/h (50mph), Not Sure What Causes This But Its Really Annoying And Sometimes Dangerous. My Final Few Complaints Are For People That Like To Do They're Own Work. Changing Your Headlights Is Harder Than It Needs To Be, The Placement Of The Tubing, Wiring And Other Engine Components Is Inconvenient At Best. The Car Is Also Difficult To Jack Up Due To The Poor Placement Of The Plastic Side Skirts. Finally This Car Like Many Cars, Has A Heatshield Issue Where The Heatshield Comes Loose And Makes A Loud And Distracting Rattle And Taping Sound When Driving Or Even Idling. In Summary, If Your Looking For An A To B Machine This Car Is A Good And Reliable Car, However, Expect To Be Visiting The Pumps 3 to 4 Times Per Week, Trying To Guess Which Way The Car Is Going To Wander Next, And To Be Tossed Around When Driving On Surface Streets.
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Great Value
Karen K, 09/12/2009
Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
With carpools days now behind me, I was looking to replace my minivan with something that still offered significant cargo space but got better MPG than the non-hybrid SUVs on the market. Chose the 1.8L Vibe and am very happy with it's versatility, handling and economy. At age 52, I got my first speeding ticket while "grooving" to the XM radio tunes when driving it on it's first turnpike ride. I like to think of this ticket as a testament to my enjoyment of the smoothness of the ride and audio system on my new vehicle. With it's excellent safety features, reliable Toyota engine, MPG and interior space, I think the Vibe is an exceptional value.