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2005 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
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 120 repairs.
2005 Pontiac Vibe electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 120000 mi US $68 |
fresh air recirculate door motor failed. First ever repair. Bought part from dealer and replaced. Car has still never seen a shop or mechanic - ever. |
| 187000 mi US $12 |
2nd replacement of this headlight bulb |
| 94000 mi US $150 |
The actuator that controls the outside and inside air redirect gears broke and had to be replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $60 |
The air vent actuator broke again and I bought a new one and installed it. The job is getting much easier. |
| 118000 mi US $50 |
The air inlet door actuator keeps failing and I am not sure what I am going to do as a permanent fix? Right now it is stuck on recirculate but when I switch to outside air I get the clicking sound behind the glove box until I switch back to recirculate. I went to the salvage yard and pulled the small gear that I need to fix it again but it breaks if I push the button more than 4 or so times. I am always scared to push it and only do it when the windows are fogging up. |
| 112000 mi US $2200 |
replace clutch, ac and brakes |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86180 mi C $613 |
AC condensor was leaking. |
| 161200 mi C $300 |
Replaced the starter |
| 110360 mi C $480 |
compressor broke and needed replacement |
| 129040 mi | KNOWN ISSUE: the heater fan would sometimes quit but a good thump on the dash near the glove box would shake the brushes and it would start again and run for months. Finally replaced it for one online for $45. EASY JOB. |
| 93000 mi US $80 |
Resistor for blower motor burned out |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121210 mi C $200 |
Replaced motor of the wiper arm, driver side |
| 199500 mi US $40 |
One headlight out; replaced both with new bulbs. |
| 208000 mi US $280 |
Vehicle was brought in due to headlights occasionally flickering; noticeable upon starting in morning darkness and while driving. Complete diagnosis of electrical system completed with only "marginal" battery performance found. A few days later the car had complete elec failure and died while in driveway but started up again two minutes later. Thorough cleaning of battery terminals and re-tightening appears to have solved the problem. |
| 137000 mi US $190 |
No crank. Replaced starter. |
| 76340 mi C $40 |
Hvac damper door clicking |
| 85560 mi C $163 |
AC coolant leaked from missing cap. |
| 77000 mi US $430 |
Replaced A/C condenser & recharge |
| 73000 mi US $80 |
Airbag light on dash remained on after start. Diagnosed by dealer as faulty clock spring. Part will be ordered. Cost to replace estimated at $310. |
| 137100 mi US $780 |
AC condenser kicked the bucket, bad seals. Replaced seals and condenser |
| 40000 mi US $43 |
The factory installed electric engine heater failed. When I got the old one out, I found the problem was in the power cable, not in the heating element, but I decided to replace the whole thing, because it's VERY hard to get to and work on. |
| 41000 mi US $890 |
The display on the CD player/radio died. I had to pay almost $900 to have a USED unit installed. |
| 49000 mi US $110 |
Air Conditioning not working. Leak test did not find any leak. System was low on R-134A. Most of 24oz. R-134A added, Probably about 18 to 20oz. R-134A added. AC tested and seems to be working fine now. Worked great on the way home. 'Hot' day in Minnesota: 84F. Plenty of cold air coming out. |
| 146000 mi US $180 |
Fan stopped working. Was intermittent. Then quit all together. Found out transistor was bad , so replaced |
| 110000 mi US $450 |
A/C stopped cooling. Needed compressor replacement. |
| 130000 mi US $40 |
HVAC fan would not 'blow' on 2 lowest settings. Husband replaced rheostat on blower fan and it now works fine. |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 88660 mi | check engine light code reset by owner, replaced head light driver side for the first time costs $14.99 |
| 81060 mi C $55 |
Replaced defective resistor for fan control/blower. The repair took 15minutes with new part. Previous to the repair, the fan only operated at high speed. |
2005 Pontiac Vibe 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 225800 mi US $50 |
Stripped gear on damper to switch between recirculate and outside air. |
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