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Pontiac Vibe and Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.
2009
Pontiac Vibe
[?] see reported repairs
  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven

Many FJs are off-roaded.
2007
Toyota FJ Cruiser
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 122500 miles driven

Many FJs are off-roaded.
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven2005 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.
2003
Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Pontiac Vibe and Toyota FJ Cruiser reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Pontiac Vibes and Toyota FJ Cruisers with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Pontiac Vibes and Toyota FJ Cruisers that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Pontiac Vibe and Toyota FJ Cruiser lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota FJ Cruiser have been recently.

To see how frequently Pontiac Vibe and Toyota FJ Cruiser problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Pontiac Vibe

Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The vibe has a very good track record for reliability see full Pontiac Vibe review
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I like Pontiac see full Pontiac Vibe review
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Bought car due to Toyota lineage. Not disappointed. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Deep down it's a Toyota with a Yamaha designed motor. Fun little sleeper/rat-racer/utility wagon. see full Pontiac Vibe review
Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Well... see full Pontiac Vibe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota FJ Cruiser Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota is leading the industry in reliability and quality with affordable pricing see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The FJ40 was a workhorse for years, this update should be similar. It is unapologetically built as a utility vehicle that is supposed to be useful in un-paved areas of the country. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota has been proven to be reliable despite the recent issues with gas pedal problems. FYI: The FJ is not involved with any recall issues. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
It is a Toyota; what more do you need to say? see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Toyota--lasts forever. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review