Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
2009 - 2013 Toyota Matrix |
Best
77%
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2009 - 2010 Pontiac Vibe |
Best
77%
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2003 - 2008 Toyota Matrix |
Best
98%
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2003 - 2008 Pontiac Vibe |
Best
98%
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Pontiac Vibe Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It has the Toyota Corrola platform which has a proven track record. Plenty of available parts if/when repairs are needed. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
care-free and low cost operation full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very reliable power train full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Toyota drivetrain very reliable & past model(2003) owned was low cost & low maintenance. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Is mechanically the same as a 2009 Toyota Matrix. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extensive research made me notice the Vibe. I was pleased with my purchase, but when my car was exposed to the worst of Hurricanes Gustav & Ike--with NOT EVEN MINOR DAMAGE--I was thrilled. Even my beloved Accord was not this realiable in the 1st 6 months! full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This car is GREAT! Starts quickly and responds well when you accelerate. I've had very few problems full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Vibe/Matirx seems to hold their value very well. full 2008 Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
In 5 years/ 175,000KM no major issues. Two repairs included airbag sensor and replacing a noisy cabin fan. Brakes replaced at 135,000KM. full 2008 Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Manufactured by Toyota full 2007 Pontiac Vibe review |
Pontiac Vibe Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
going by reputation but i once had a toyota tercel stick and i only did one clutch in 270M miles and when inspected for emissions the engine still had factory specs.they do put out water to tailpipe but vibe is stainless steel muffler a refinement. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
Pontiac Vibe Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It has the Toyota Corrola platform which has a proven track record. Plenty of available parts if/when repairs are needed. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
care-free and low cost operation full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very reliable power train full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Toyota drivetrain very reliable & past model(2003) owned was low cost & low maintenance. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Is mechanically the same as a 2009 Toyota Matrix. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extensive research made me notice the Vibe. I was pleased with my purchase, but when my car was exposed to the worst of Hurricanes Gustav & Ike--with NOT EVEN MINOR DAMAGE--I was thrilled. Even my beloved Accord was not this realiable in the 1st 6 months! full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This car is GREAT! Starts quickly and responds well when you accelerate. I've had very few problems full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Vibe/Matirx seems to hold their value very well. full 2008 Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
In 5 years/ 175,000KM no major issues. Two repairs included airbag sensor and replacing a noisy cabin fan. Brakes replaced at 135,000KM. full 2008 Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Manufactured by Toyota full 2007 Pontiac Vibe review |
Pontiac Vibe Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
going by reputation but i once had a toyota tercel stick and i only did one clutch in 270M miles and when inspected for emissions the engine still had factory specs.they do put out water to tailpipe but vibe is stainless steel muffler a refinement. full 2009 Pontiac Vibe review |