Mazda B-Series Truck 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 | Mazda B-Series Truck | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 888 | 2,133 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2009 | 2000–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 89 | 138 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 64 | 114 |
| Deaths reported | 10 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.7% | 12.2% |
Mazda B-Series Truck by year
What breaks
Airbags
135
15.2%
Brakes
108
12.2%
Tires
97
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
7.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
58
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
52
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
50
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
47
5.3%
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%