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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 94 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Pontiac Vibe
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| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009127100 miC $500 | O2 sensor pre-catalytic converter | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013154000 miUS $1500 | Head gasket went bad. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201382000 miUS $200 | refrigerant added (recharged) -- returning in 2 weeks to see if there are any leaks | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014188000 miUS $500 | Muffler disconnected from engine Blower Fan Died | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Oct 2012140000 miUS $1400 | Replaced clutch and flywheel | ||
| Nov 2016205200 miUS $420 | Straightened bent pins in fuse box that caused radiator fan to stop functioning. Replaced blower motor for heat/ac which had stopped working. | ||
| Jun 2017213500 miUS $256 | Replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Sep 2017219000 miUS $400 | Water pump gave out. Replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2017221000 miUS $25 | Replaced spark plugs | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Mar 201138000 miUS $250 | Front left caliper failed...leaked. Replaced myself and bled brakes. Brake bleeding took longer than the caliper replacement, it is difficult to get all the bubbles out of the system on this car. | ||
| Jan 201377500 mi | Both front windows developed a loud rattle when operated. I found a recall addressing the issue and the dealership replaced defective bolts in the window regulators free of charge. The dealership broke a plastic bezel, had to come back. | ||
| Dec 201574000 miUS $200 | Front passenger wheel bearing had play. Took off the spindle/knuckle assembly, had a machine shop press in a new bearing and hub I got from Amazon. Performed DIY alignment. | ||
| Mar 201675000 miUS $200 | Front driver side wheel bearing had play, replaced. Aligned front end with string method. Noticed frozen sliding pins on brake caliper, replaced and lubed. Brake rotors were warped causing vibrations under braking. Replaced both front rotors. | ||
| Aug 201680000 miUS $150 | Weak AC, system leaking refrigerant fast. Tested components, replaced seals, orings, dryer. Evacuated system with vacuum pump, added pag oil and recharged with R134a. AC is still icecold 1 week later. | ||
| Sep 201789000 mi | Rear door power window stuck closed. Took off door panel, removed regulator assembly. Arm was off the rail. Realigned and reinstalled. Fixed for no expense other than my own time. | ||
| Oct 201791000 mi | A/C wasn't blowing as cold as it should. A/C pressures normal. Adjusted cable for temperature control. Issue resolved. | ||
| Jun 201895000 miUS $60 | CV joint boot ripped on the passenger side. Replaced the whole drive shaft assembly with a new aftermarket unit. | ||
| Mar 2020112000 miUS $20 | Starter hummed but wouldn't engage on the flywheel. Replaced starter solenoid which fixed the problem. Much more cost effective than replacing the entire starter. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $50 | Sheared off 7 lug studs trying to be a Hero Without a Torque Wrench. Over-torqued lugs installing new wheels/tires, and studs broke when rotating tires after track day. Pure owner stupidity. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 200722320 miC $50 | Hose to rear windshield washer had split, causing the fluid reservoir to drain. | ||
| Feb 201479360 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. | ||
| Mar 201589900 miC $700 | Front driver wheel bearing failure | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201391000 mi | Leak at transmission/cv joint, Knocking noise at low speed turns. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014177940 miC $125 | Starter solenoid failed, replaced whole starter. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016147000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2016153300 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2016160000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2017171000 miUS $685 | Rebuilt front brakes due to heavy vibration from the steering wheel over 55 mph. Front calipers were locked up. Replaced front calipers, drums, pads, and adjusted drums in back. | ||
| Jul 2017173000 miUS $25 | Re-attached heat shield. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Arizona, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014127000 mi | NOT WARRANTY -- Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses; replaced PCV valve. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Sep 2015143000 mi | Airbag warning light on--sensor problem not yet repaired-- | ||
| Jan 2016148300 miUS $265 | Gasket to exhaust manifold replaced | ||
| Jun 2016154000 miUS $125 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jan 2017159000 miUS $250 | Airbag light was on. After trying to get it covered by GM, forced to replace coil in steering wheel i order to pass inspection. Seat belt sensor | ||
| Dec 2017162000 mi | battery died from lack of use | ||
| May 2020172000 miUS $550 | complete brake job--rotors and pads + misc maitenance --hoses etc | ||
| Aug 2023186000 miUS $150 | system keeps losing refrigerant | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014108000 miUS $26 | Timing chain tensioner leaking | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011106000 miUS $430 | Parking brake was malfunctioning due to use and age. Very expensive fix but the wife will not live without it. Great shop and very reasonable on most everything else. | ||
| Dec 2012131000 miUS $150 | Right wheel bearing was getting bad, (making a little noise). | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201268700 miUS $70 | AC stopped working. Took it into the shop to understand the issue. Full diagnostic tests were performed (Dyed coolant). It was determined that the compressor seemed to have seized up. Estimated repairs of $1300. | ||
| Jul 2015111000 mi | A/C never repaired. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2010114000 mi | Door check interfered with drivers power window, adjusted door check mechanism. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 200735960 mi | Replace O2 sensor under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201478120 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. | ||
| Jan 201583800 miC $50 | Interior fan will only work on high speed. Blower motor resistor replaced. | ||
| Jun 201584940 miC $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. | ||
| Jan 201684400 mi | Ticking noise started coming from dash (pass. side). Forum search says it is air inlet door actuator. Removed part, rotated stripped plastic gear, reinstalled. Seems to be working. A real PIA location to work in. | ||
| Mar 201794860 miC $100 | Front brake pads, rotors. Right caliper rebuild. | ||
| Mar 2018100440 miC $400 | Exhaust system leaking at resonator. Replaced from cat back. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 200986200 miUS $250 | Replaced front wheel calipers and disks | ||
| Apr 2012136700 miUS $480 | No air conditioning. Shop replaced air conditioning condenser as it was leaking. | ||
| Nov 2015202900 miUS $150 | Front driver wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2008264500 miUS $110 | Blower Motor: HVAC blower motor stopped working - no heat, A/C, or defrost. Installed motor myself. Cost includes MI sales tax. | ||
| Sep 2008316770 miUS $70 | Instrument Panel: '04 Vibe odometer stops working at 299,999. Bought used panel with 16,770 miles in June. Used tripometer on old panel to track miles June-Sept. to match up actual mileage (300k + odometer = actual mileage) | ||
| Jul 2009364373 miUS $208 | Wheel Bearings (front): Replaced "pressed in" type wheel bearings on both sides. The parts cost $58.00 and the labor cost $150.00. Wheel Bearings (front): Replaced "pressed in" type wheel bearings on both sides. The parts cost $58.00 and the labor cost $150.00. | ||
| Feb 2010405130 miUS $284 | Remanufactured alternator installed. Alternator: Re-manufactured alternator installed. Cost includes part, labor and MI sales tax. | ||
| Sep 2010434836 miUS $130 | Front right wheel bearing: $29.95 for genuine OEM part from dealer, $100.00 for labor/installation. Front right wheel bearing: $29.95 for genuine OEM part from dealer, $100.00 for labor/installation. | ||
| Jan 2011459683 miUS $37 | Replaced OEM starter. Replacement part purchased at salvage yard. Cost includes MI sales tax. Replaced OEM starter. Replacement part purchased at salvage yard. Cost includes MI sales tax. | ||
| Mar 2011471180 miUS $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. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 200868000 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?? | ||
| Jun 201078000 miUS $227 | Knocking sound coming from passenger side dash when Air Cond & Recirculator fan were on. Had to remove dash to work. Reecirculator door activator (part #88970277 $86.00 + lbr). Plastic gear teeth broke. Should be made of metal not plastic Driver side door not closing properly. Examined and discovered that 2 of 3 screws holding door to strike plate were MISSING (fallen off?). Ordered screws from dealer and replaced myself. Other three doors remained fine. | ||
| Feb 201395300 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. | ||
| Nov 2013100000 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. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201052080 miC $685 | A/C condenser had to be replaced. Had leak and freon had leaked out. Got freon charged last summer and was advised to replace condenser | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2021150000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2022157000 miUS $8 | P0420 cat efficiency code, so I installed a spacer on the rear O2 sensor. Hope to postpone replacing the car. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017179000 miUS $1200 | Replaced engine gasket and oil pan gasket AC Condensor and Compressor had to be replaced. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010US $285 | CD player was not working so I had to get a new head unit, also the right tweeter was bad so that is on order and will require additional install cost. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201148980 miC $160 | check engine light came on - problem seemed to be associated with gas cap - now non existant | ||
| Apr 201357120 miC $250 | a/c not cold - no leaks detected - recharged | ||
| Aug 201788040 miC $400 | changed front pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 201894860 miC $225 | a/c needed recharging - same done works ok now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016175000 miUS $500 | Starter was replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201191140 miC $100 | Resistor for A/C /heater fan failed only had High speed for fan. Dealer replaced all is well now. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010138000 miUS $100 | alignment of driver's side window off | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201081280 mi | dealer broke plate housing power controls during previous warranty repair | ||
| Jul 2012109000 mi | AC recharge, pollen cabin filter change, oil and lube, wiper replacment, rock chip repairs | ||
| Jul 2013122020 miC $150 | small leak. Small part replaced. Will see if leak continues on next oil change. | ||
| Sep 2013124620 mi | changed fuse for cigarette lighter adapter. | ||
| Aug 2014137060 miC $200 | Internal air fan not working. External working only. | ||
| Apr 2017175460 miC $870 | Calipers, rotors, pads replaced on front | ||
| May 2017177320 miC $120 | Belt needed replacing | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015130948 miUS $271 | Replaced HVAC door actuator. | ||
| Feb 2016130000 miUS $200 | Replaced intake manifold gasket due to persistent error codes and check engine lights. | ||
| Apr 2016139000 miUS $200 | Left stabilizer bar control link broke. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 2016142000 miUS $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. | ||
2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Pontiac Vibe in Utah, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015114000 miUS $5 | Replaced intake manifold gasket. | ||
| Nov 2017151000 miUS $45 | HVAC servo motor that controls the flapper to direct air flow. Third time for this car. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States May 2007 - Nov 2011 | |||
| May 200830000 mi | Defective CD Player. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200928000 miUS $882 | Broken tailpipe at joint to muffler. | ||
| Jul 200927274 miUS $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 | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 201459800 mi | a/c does not work | ||
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