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2003 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2003 Pontiac Vibe electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 104160 mi C $30 |
warning light |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 178000 mi US $349 |
replaced starter |
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Had to replace the starter |
| 232300 mi US $200 |
Alternator went out, and took the battery with it. |
| 243000 mi | Alternator that was previously replaced went out. Not charging the battery. |
| 107000 mi US $185 |
Replaced battery; would turn over but not start. |
| 170000 mi US $400 |
Replaced starter and serpentine belt |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi US $982 |
Clogged AC drain - clear. |
| 116200 mi US $60 |
Car wouldn't start. Turned out to be a blown fuse. |
| 137000 mi US $1500 |
A/C compressor failure. |
| 221000 mi US $965 |
Compressor failed |
| 53320 mi | Interior heater fan was not blowing any air. Fan motor could be heard running, but no air (or barely any) was getting through dash vents. By the time got to dealer, fan was working fine again and problem has not recurred. Quoted $500 for new fan motor. |
2003 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105500 mi | A/C cooling was greatly diminished. Dealer checked for leaks, none found, added refrigerant. |
| 108000 mi US $280 |
Starter failed, and was replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
A/C refrigerant had all escaped since the August, 2012 repair for the same problem. No leak was found then. A dye was added this time, to help diagnose where the leak might be. |
| 111000 mi US $880 |
AC condenser was leaking refrigerant and beyond repair, so condenser and seals were replaced. |
| 149300 mi US $40 |
Clicking when air set to recirculate. Replaced Air Inlet Door Actuator |
| 174000 mi US $375 |
Replaced starter. |
| 78000 mi US $130 |
A/C blowing warm air. Compressor Clutch not engaging, clutch coil showing open circuit. Entire clutch assembly was replaced. Clutch now engages but the A/C is still blowing warm air, partial success. |
| 81000 mi US $200 |
Blend door actuator was failing. This is normally replaced, but in this case it was taken apart and the cog wheel readjusted so undamaged area and cogs were now in contact with the gear. Condenser replaced, oil added, valve in high side A/C port replaced, A/C system evacuated and recharged. |
| 85000 mi US $10 |
Stereo backlight burned out. Time and radio frequency could not be read. Removed stereo, disassembled head unit, de-soldered burned out bulbs, soldered new bulbs in. |
| 210000 mi US $50 |
Ac quit working. Turns out to be the compressor clutch plus a leaky water pump. May be the end. |
| 237000 mi US $100 |
replaced original starter at 237,000 |
| 234000 mi US $350 |
A/C Compressor failed. Replaced with a used unit. |
| 132000 mi US $45 |
Servo motor for ventilation flapper. Common repair on these cars, this one appears that they used car dealer I bought it from disconnected the defective motor so that it would make the flapping noise when test driven. |
| 143000 mi US $150 |
Window regulator motor on the driver's side front broke with the window in the down position. Had to wait a couple of days for parts to come in. Repair took about 90 minutes and was easy to do at home with common tools. |
| 139160 mi C $1000 |
Air conditioner needed new compressor |
| 115000 mi | Fuse in AC clutch blew. Found fix online. Took several hours to take clutch away and apart, jumper the fuse, and put everything back. No AC recharge was done. |
| 153800 mi US $1000 |
Controller failed reporting false problem with passenger airbag. |
| 171200 mi US $100 |
Failed to start. Starter had to be replaced. |
| 209560 mi C $60 |
replace blower fan plastic fan had separated, melted from shaft |
| 63000 mi US $180 |
replace alternator |
| 121300 mi US $250 |
Starter failed, would not turn engine over. Replaced starter to correct condition. |
| 40000 mi US $54 |
Car wouldn't start. Called tow and he cleaned the foam leaking out of battery. Two days later it wouldn't start again & I had it towed & they fixed the battery cable end and I had the oil changed. This is the first problem I've ever had since purchase |
| 52400 mi US $500 |
used AC compressor and 2 lbs of freon |
| 67000 mi | Noise in Cabin filter hard to describe the sound because it was not loud but loud enough to hear something was coming from the front. Garage made some adjustment to the blower behind the glove compartment. Took them five minutes, no charge. Bob's Tires on Seminole Blvd are the best most trustworthy people! |
| 199000 mi US $200 |
Replaced starter engine cranking over slowly. |
| 32000 mi US $212 |
Replaced defective HVAC Fresh Air Inlet Actuator. |
| 90000 mi US $450 |
Blower fan motor needed replacing. |
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