KIA EV6 vs Pontiac Vibe
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA EV6 | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 857 | 2,134 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 2000–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 40 | 138 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 114 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7% | 12.2% |
KIA EV6 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
404
47.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
97
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
11.2%
Other & Unspecified
68
7.9%
Engine & Cooling
38
4.4%
Brakes
26
3.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
2.7%
Pontiac Vibe by year
What breaks
Airbags
1,011
47.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
168
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
137
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
118
5.5%
Electrical System
96
4.5%
Body & Structure
63
3.0%
Steering
58
2.7%