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2007 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 44 repairs.
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2007 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Pontiac Vibe

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Pontiac Vibe in Maryland, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

159500 mi

US $1500
throw out baring or transmission bearing 

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2007 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Vibe in Alaska, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

210000 mi

US $200
Replacement of Spark Plug Cables 
Pontiac Vibe in Florida, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2013

86100 mi
Several of the cowling pieces under the car have broken free, causing noises. Most have been reattached but one is requires an expensive part to replace it. So we jury rigged something temporarily. At least some failed entirely due to age / FL heat. 
Dec 2014

103000 mi

US $1760
Had struts/shocks replaced front and back; front end alignment and separate alignment for rear tires; new tires as well 
Mar 2016

115000 mi

US $175
Heat shield had broken loose and rattled--had it replaced. 
Nov 2016

122500 mi

US $455
Air Inlet Actuator in dash needed replacing 
Dec 2017

131600 mi

US $650
Engine cooling fan cracked and whole housing had to be replaced 
Jul 2018

136000 mi
front rotors and pads worn out--replaced; rear brakes show wear but not replaced/repaired at this time 
Pontiac Vibe in West Virginia, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2015
Nov 2014

114000 mi

US $470
replaced tires and a headlight bulb 
Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

131000 mi
Service engine light was on. Couldn't pass emissions. Took to a local mechanic and was told a whole new transmission was needed. Car was running like a top. My husband did some research on the internet on Vibes with similar problems, changed the transmission fluid himself and problem was solved. 
Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

240000 mi

US $680
new brakes front - rotors and pads, new drums rear 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

168640 mi

C $400
Wheel bearing front right 
Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2024
Dec 2017

60000 mi

US $38
Replaced rear hatch struts with items secured from Advance Auto 
Apr 2021

69000 mi

US $18
Replaced rear window hatch struts with a pair from Walmart 
Pontiac Vibe in Virginia, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

83400 mi

US $155
System leak. Added die to coolant to determine location of leak. 
Nov 2017

82000 mi

US $150
heat shield on bottom of car loose and rattling 
Dec 2017

823000 mi

US $10
replaced front headlight 
Feb 2018

86000 mi

US $10
replace 1 front headlight bulb--same one again 
Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Jun 2017

102000 mi

US $750
Suspension Items, not sure 
Dec 2017

119000 mi

US $155
Spark Plugs Replace oil switch 
Pontiac Vibe in Washington, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

76300 mi
Transmission Failure at 76k miles, estimate $2500 for repairs. 
Apr 2012

76000 mi

US $1800
Engine light came on and car began shifting hard. Transmission damaged due to faulty $1,200 PCM which the dealer installed and replaced for free under warranty. Had to replace a damaged wiring harness. Transmission rebuild. 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Sep 2017
Aug 2015

125460 mi

C $600
Replaced the lower control arm and strut mounts due to clicking sound on the car 
Aug 2017

164260 mi
slight rust at weld points 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Mar 2018
Sep 2012

59520 mi

C $150
Fan only had high speed. Blower resistor pack was changed. 
Jul 2015

80600 mi

C $270
Front Driver side caliper was seized 
Pontiac Vibe in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2013
Jun 2010

30000 mi
Car completely lost power on the freeway. Dealer said entire computer was defective and replaced it.  
Pontiac Vibe in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2013
Sep 2011

38000 mi

US $85
Recall to replace potentially defective body computer. State inspection also performed and tire rotation. 
Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States
May 2009 - Feb 2013
Nov 2012

49900 mi

US $274
Diagnosed check engine light - emission control adjustments and parts 
Pontiac Vibe in Louisiana, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2010

20000 mi
ECM died 
Pontiac Vibe in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2018
Jul 2009

36000 mi
Hatchback liftgate shock tubes were replaced due to inability to hold up open liftgate. 
Jan 2011

69800 mi
Check engine light lead to dealership determining PCM was bad, and they decided to cover it at no charge since there is an upcoming recall. 
Jan 2017

126000 mi

US $116
Car would not start on a cold day, but could be jump started. Replaced original OEM battery with big box store replacement unit. Issue resolved. 
Pontiac Vibe in New Brunswick, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012

91100 mi

C $230
Changed the water pump due to worn out bearings 
Jun 2012

116560 mi

C $620
The exhaust manifold was warped causing exhaust fumes to enter the interior of the car, particularly when the car was started. 
Jun 2016

185380 mi
Replaced front struts and rear shocks 
Oct 2016

188460 mi

C $103
Heater blower motor 
Apr 2018

199640 mi

C $300
Exhaust pipe including resonator 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Dec 2022
Dec 2013

104160 mi

C $193
Battery and alternator diagnosis. Battery replaced. 
Dec 2015

124000 mi

C $145
Remove and replace original wheel bearing. 
Mar 2017

138260 mi

C $323
Replaced 2 front rotors. Replaced front brake pads. Replaced 1 front brake caliper. 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
Jun 2010

48360 mi

C $326
We had another ignition coil replaced. Symptoms were hesitation in the motor. 
Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2009 - Sep 2010
Nov 2009

47740 mi

C $100
A retaining stud snapped on the front passenger side of the car. I believe that the dealer snapped it when rotating the wheels at the prior service but they denied that it could have happened in their shop. I had to pay for new stud and installation. 

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