Skip to main content

Used 2004 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
359 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.63 out of 5 stars

Luv it unless I'm going up the hill

khokoomj, 03/07/2011
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

bought my car brand new Sept. 03, went to the dealershop and specifically told the salesman what kind of vehicle I wanted. I got a sporty looking orange vibe, I luv it unless I am going up the hill and it starts to power out and I have to shift down, great on prairie roads. Recently, there is a ticking sound and had it inspected & changed different things I have been told might be wrong with it, but the ticking is still there. A GM dealershop told me it might be the tranny but I have no problem shifting or anything like that or might be a rock inside the tranny, have had no other problems with it except its gutless. I have been told it might be the purge valve so I will change it

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Vivi

Vivi, 03/02/2006
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my Vibe. It is sleek and cute and I feel very comfortable behind the wheel. It is spacious but does not drive like a big car. The gas mileage is excellent.

Report Abuse
2004 Pontiac Vibe for sale near you
Showing 3 of 27 listings
See all 27 listings

5 out of 5 stars

quality at a good price

vibe, 04/19/2006
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had my Vibe for 2 years now. I have live in California and it has been on the beach and over the Sierra Mountians. Have never had a single problem. Mileage is what was advertised, although it did take a break-in period to get there. The paint on the bumpers and bottom door trim could be a little better. I'm a big 50 year old man. It takes me camping and on business trips. Still get comments on the looks of it. Friends have been so impressed a few have purchased Vibes. You won't be disappointed.

Report Abuse

4.13 out of 5 stars

Reliable, predictable, economical, zzzzz

Bradford, 02/05/2009
2004 Pontiac Vibe Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My Vibe makes me smile. It's the red one you see most often in ads but not the GT. No supercharger. I bought it with 31k and put 32k on it. Besides oil changes only had to replace front brakes. Tight steering. Boring to drive but unbeatably reliable. It's a Matrix, after all. MPG averages 28-29 if I do 70 or under on the freeway and relax in traffic. Lots of space inside when you flatten the back seat. The car rides high for its light weight and you are at the driver level of the average SUV. You must adjust your mirrors accurately to avoid the blind spots - don't look surprised Toyota/Pontiac - you know they are there. Very easy to park and turn. A truly great little car... but boring.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

200,000 still going strong!!!

tigerfury007, 11/21/2014
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My mother in 2004 needed a new car her old car was worn out and she is rough on cars. She test drove couple cars and fell in love with the pontiac vibe. She bought it brand new with 9 miles on it and in 2014 exactly 10 years later I write this review this car now has 211,000 miles still drives literally like its brand new aged very well awesome gas mileage and cheap to maintain!!! I recommend this car for anyone Toyota and GM made a good product toyota powertrain and motor and gm body. Since pontiac is dead now the vibe is still being made under the Toyota Matrix nameplate.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5