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Pontiac Pursuit repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (43%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (3%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (3%)

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Pontiac Pursuit suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Pontiac Pursuit

Engine not specified

74400 mi

C $200
The nut that holds the front hub to the strut was loose. The car was taken in for wheel alignment because it wandered slightly when driving. I was aware of the problem in Oct 2017, about a month after buying the car.  

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2006 Pontiac Pursuit 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

52700 mi Was told the front struts were wearing out, but did not have the $500 to replace them. 
75020 mi

C $497
Front end was loudly rattling over bumps; bumps also hit hard. LF and RF lower control arm bushings had completely separated. Parts replaced. All original shocks/struts still good. Brake work was also done; nothing required replacing. Front end was loudly rattling over bumps; bumps also hit hard. LF and RF lower control arm bushings had completely separated. Parts replaced. All original shocks/struts still good. Brake work was also done; nothing required replacing. 
85560 mi

C $188
Right front bearing was making a loud, terrible noise. Decided to swap both out. 
99200 mi

C $86
Lower control arm bushings worn. 

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2006 Pontiac Pursuit 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

49600 mi

C $305
Replaced ball joints, outer tie rods and sway bar end links. did this all in my own garage. Used fe5 suspension parts on my fe1 equipped G5 due to the fact that it is lowered. 

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2006 Pontiac Pursuit 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

61380 mi

C $250
Front end tie rod went. 

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2006 Pontiac Pursuit 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

31000 mi Lower controle arm bushing. 
19840 mi Front supension noise, similar to a clunking sound. Replaced bushings. 
22940 mi Rattle coming from front end. Dealer replaced steering column. 
30380 mi I had a clunking noise in the front end, similar to what I had in June 2008. This time it came from the driver's side. Bushing was replaced 
34720 mi I heard a faint rattling noise from front suspension, when driving over "washboard" streets at a slow speed. Dealer replaced the link kit, although it took an extensive test drive for the tech to notice the noise. 
49060 mi

C $330
Front suspension was clunking when driving over uneven pavement. Suspension bushing and link-it was replaced. 

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2005 Pontiac Pursuit 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

68200 mi

C $1200
control arm bushings (x2) - 1.5 hours + $27 x 2 Coil springs $122, + 1-2 hours Rear brakes $170 x 2 + labour 

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2005 Pontiac Pursuit 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

59520 mi

C $300
Replaced control arm bushings. 

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