Nissan Kicks 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 | Nissan Kicks | Pontiac Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 874 | 2,133 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2026 | 2000–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 46 | 138 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 114 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 12.2% |
Nissan Kicks by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
201
23.0%
Electrical System
114
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
108
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
93
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
62
7.1%
Brakes
59
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.2%
Body & Structure
34
3.9%
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%