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2004 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2004 Pontiac Vibe engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| 127100 mi C $500 |
O2 sensor pre-catalytic converter |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 188000 mi US $500 |
Muffler disconnected from engine |
| 219000 mi US $400 |
Water pump gave out. Replaced it. |
| 221000 mi US $25 |
Replaced spark plugs |
| 154000 mi US $1500 |
Head gasket went bad. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 79360 mi | Check engine light comes on during cold weather -10C, code "engine lean". Light will clear itself if car is operated in +5C weather. Could be the O2 sensor, but I suspect an engine vacuum leak. Check out the Toyota TSB #04507. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $200 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket due to persistent error codes and check engine lights. |
| 142000 mi US $750 |
P0496 code. Replaced fuel tank cap on my own. The code reappeared in 2 days. Mechanic tested on the "smoke machine" and replaced valve and charcoal cylinder. |
| 144500 mi US $265 |
Gasket to exhaust manifold replaced |
| 147000 mi US $70 |
Error Code P0446, advised it could be canister assembly, vacuum switch and or PCM update. Replaced gas cap against advice... problem has not reoccurred in 90 miles and passed emissions check. |
| 153300 mi US $20 |
Check engine light came back on with the P0446 code after ~900 miles of driving. Bought a reader and the following codes are currently displaying: P0446, P0442, P0441. Have not decided on a fix yet. |
| 160000 mi US $838 |
Engine check light for P0442 & P0446. Replaced Diaphragm on canister vent solenoid and cracked vacuum lines. Replaced EVAP CANISTER. Due to engine smell when using heat, repaired hole in resonator pipe behind catalytic converter. |
| 173000 mi US $25 |
Re-attached heat shield. |
| 68000 mi | No cabin heat just blew cold air!! Blowers & a/c ok. Coolant low-added 3cps & some heat. Hard to check coolant lvl (no dipstick).Shop back flushed it twice. Tried everything. Mystery difficulty getting air out of engine had to burp it…maybe air bubble?? |
| 95300 mi | Check Engine Light warninglight came on. Mechanic said code was emission related oxygen sensors so I drove it for a few days and the light did not come back on. Still I had it replaced less than $100. No problems since. |
| 100000 mi | Check Engine light alert. Mechanic read code as emission item "oxygen sensor circuit slow response bank 1 sensor 1". Decided to clear code & take no action. No charge to read code since I get oil changed there. Light stayed off since. |
| 150000 mi US $1100 |
Engine threw a rod after the big freeze in February 2021. The car has exhibited low oil pressure before, but that was possibly the oil pressure sensor that was previously replaced a couple of years prior. Freeze could have been a coincidence. Replaced it with a used JDM engine. |
| 157000 mi US $8 |
P0420 cat efficiency code, so I installed a spacer on the rear O2 sensor. Hope to postpone replacing the car. |
| 177500 mi US $1250 |
Replaced engine gasket and oil pan gasket |
| 108000 mi US $26 |
Timing chain tensioner leaking |
| 127000 mi | NOT WARRANTY -- Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses; replaced PCV valve. |
| 122020 mi C $150 |
small leak. Small part replaced. Will see if leak continues on next oil change. |
| 177320 mi C $120 |
Belt needed replacing |
| 48980 mi C $160 |
check engine light came on - problem seemed to be associated with gas cap - now non existant |
| 35960 mi | Replace O2 sensor under warranty. |
| 78120 mi | Every winter since I've had this vehicle, the engine light comes on when it gets to below -10C outside. It it always the same code (O2 sensor slow response). When spring comes, I reset the engine light and I'm good to go until next yr. |
| 84940 mi C $10 |
Replace intake manifold gasket to hopefully resolve check engine light coming on in cold weather. Issue has been happening intermittently since 2006 when the dealer replace the o2 sensor. |
| 100440 mi C $400 |
Exhaust system leaking at resonator. Replaced from cat back. |
| 471180 mi US $136 |
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) malfunctioned. Purchased new part for $135.67, including MI sales tax. Part installed myself. Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) malfunctioned. Purchased new part for $135.67, including MI sales tax. Part installed myself. |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 28000 mi US $882 |
Broken tailpipe at joint to muffler. |
| 27274 mi US $1100 |
The exhaust pipe sheared flush with the muffler clamp that holds the ball joint. This should be a $175 repair maximum on any car I've ever owned(as well as on the FWD Vibes). If you live where you need AWD prepare to pay $3K for exhausts by 100K |
| 102300 mi US $5 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. |
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