2005 Pontiac Vibe Pontiac Vibe 2005

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2005 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (9%)

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2005 Pontiac Vibe transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

145000 mi

US $750
replaced clutch. 
146000 mi

US $429
Check Engine light cleared for codes P0441, p0455, p0456 
153000 mi 2 of 3 screws holding/supporting the transmission case in place broke after hitting a bump. One ripped a piece if the transmission case out as well causing the car to leak oil and alerting us to the problem. Longer screws were inserted into the holes and the piece of casing was in JB welded in place. An additional support was added under the transmission. Oil was changed. 
115000 mi

US $50
Replaced transmission fluid. 

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2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

177940 mi

C $890
axles  
117180 mi

C $400
Transmission fluid pipe to radiator was corroded and leaking, tranny fluid was brown. Pipe replaced and transmission fluid flushed and changed 

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2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

164000 mi

US $1600
Wheel axle nuts un removable. Had to buy replacement. Several oil and grease leaks had to be fixed. 
62000 mi

US $476
Inner boots were slightly leaking so had them replaced. 
44720 mi

C $100
replaced leaking front pinion seal 
67580 mi

C $132
Rear passenger side differential/axle seal was seeping differential fluid. Replaced seal. 

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2005 Pontiac Vibe Transmission Problems

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