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2008 Pontiac Vibe repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2008 Pontiac Vibe repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Pontiac Vibe
Engine not specified
| Pontiac Vibe in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201251560 miC $300 | brake calipers wheel bearing | ||
2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Apr 201012400 mi | Caliper retaining brackets replaced under warranty to correct clicking caused by loose front brake pads | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 201364000 miUS $4 | Check Engine light came on in below zero temperature. Used code reader and found code P0101 MAF sensor. Pulled the MAF sensor and cleaned using sensor cleaner solution. Car ran and idled smoother after the cleaning. | ||
| Aug 201375000 miUS $25 | Both dim lights went out at the same time. Checked all fuses and all were good. Found there was power at the headlight terminals so replaced bulbs. Both bulbs had been replaced 2/2013. Unsure what caused both to fail. | ||
| Dec 201382000 miUS $30 | There was a slight oil leak from the timing chain tensioner. Tensioner was replaced along with using Permatex gasket sealer. | ||
| Aug 201495000 miUS $20 | Timing chain tensioner is leaking. Tried to fix with new o-ring and gasket sealer. Part is still leaking. | ||
2008 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatch
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016150000 miUS $350 | Blender door switch was stuck needed to be replaced | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201883080 miC $450 | New tires all round | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017145000 miUS $245 | Replaced cooling fan on radiator | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016105000 mi | replace engine | ||
| Sep 2017121000 miUS $100 | Oil, adj brakes, all preventive | ||
| Jul 2018130000 mi | Brkes, 4 tires and routine maintenance | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Mar 2015129000 miUS $100 | Recirculation actuator failed. Replaced | ||
| Nov 2015138000 miUS $10 | Intake manifold gasket replaced. Took less than and our and cost $10 | ||
| Jun 2017158000 miUS $550 | Bad compressor and expansion valve so compressor, condenser, r/d, evaporator, and expansion valve replaced | ||
| Jan 2018164000 miUS $40 | Fog light shattered, cause unknown | ||
| Feb 2018168000 miUS $850 | Bad water pump. [Accessory?] Belt tensioner also replaced due to failing. | ||
| Mar 2020201000 miUS $98 | Bad exhaust hangar had to be fabricated | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Jul 201448000 miUS $140 | had to replace the tensioner and belt - belt was not bad but replaced anyway | ||
| Mar 201753000 miUS $100 | rear O2 sensor failed. | ||
| Mar 201856000 miUS $106 | fuel ratio sensor replaced | ||
| Aug 202078000 miUS $700 | AC condensor and resistor module | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201355180 mi | Engine light | ||
| Oct 201365180 miC $5 | Door trim came loose. Needed new tabs. | ||
| Jan 201467240 mi | P0171 code. Reset with meter and now driving to reevaluate. | ||
| Feb 201468820 mi | P0171 code. Cleaned MAF sensor. If the code comes on again I will change the intake gasket. Windshield wiper arm sheared. Removed arm, cleaned grooves on bracket and reinstalled arm. | ||
| May 201471920 miC $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 201694240 mi | Vehicle wasn't starting. Checked battery and found fluid level low in all cells. Refilled and charged battery with portable charger. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 201031000 miC $110 | Cabin fan was noisy and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201286800 miC $70 | Air bag sensor was indicating error. Apparently due to corroded wire connection. | ||
| Dec 201293000 miC $75 | Headlamp assembly replaced bulb. | ||
| Jul 2013113240 miC $1250 | Fuel pump failed while on highway without warning, resulting in engine stall and failure to start. Replaced fuel pump and flushed system. Limited parts availability required second day. | ||
| Apr 2014123861 miC $1200 | Water pump leaking and new belt required. Dealer suggested replacing both before complete failure. Also maintenance work required to replace rotors and drums (but not pads) after 60,000KM plus transmission fluid flush. Water pump was leaking. Dealer suggested replacement before complete failure. Fuel pump failed. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201584800 mi | Battery wouldn't reliably start car in sub 45° F weather. Self replaced with Walmart branded battery. | ||
| Pontiac Vibe in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2016114300 miUS $30 | Added charge to ac | ||
| Jun 2018148000 miUS $10 | added refrigerant to AC system | ||
| Sep 2021175000 miUS $50 | Exhaust leak repair, exhaust pipe coupling near the rear axle rusted and failed. Replaced coupler joint, DIY, bought kit online. | ||
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