2004 Pontiac Vibe Pontiac Vibe 2004

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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%)

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2004 Pontiac Vibe suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (78%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

81000 mi

US $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. 
74000 mi

US $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. 
75000 mi

US $200
Front driver side wheel bearing had play, replaced. Aligned front end with string method. 

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2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

89900 mi

C $700
Front driver wheel bearing failure 

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2004 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $200
Left stabilizer bar control link broke. Replaced both. 
131000 mi

US $150
Right wheel bearing was getting bad, (making a little noise). 
364373 mi

US $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. 
434836 mi

US $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. 
202900 mi

US $150
Front driver wheel bearing replaced 

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2004 Pontiac Vibe Suspension Problems

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