5 Star Reviews for 2004 Pontiac Vibe

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.76/5 Average
349 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

All-season tires are now included with the 17-inch aluminum wheels, and XM radio is now available as part of the "Moon and Tunes" package. A dealer-installed supercharger will be available for the base engine starting later in the model year.

Pros:
  • Comfortable ride, unique features, roomy backseat, versatile cargo area, good gas mileage.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Best Car I Ever Owned - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    This 2004 Vibe is the best car I have ever owned in terms of reliability. Six years, 63,000 miles, and never had any warranty work whatsoever! The brakes are still original, even with considerable stop and go driving. GM really blew it by dropping Pontiac and especially the Vibe. It has been a Consumer Reports Best Buy since its inception in 2003! Of all their bad decisions, this one ranks right at the top. We plan to keep this car forever. It tracks through our bad northern Ohio winters with no problem with the all wheel drive and still delivers 20 mpg in town and 28 on the highway. Why would I ever sell this car?

  • Great vibes from my Vibe - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    I drive 70 miles each day. I traded in my Corolla, because my back was killing me if I had to drive a long distance (2hrs or more). Now my back is grateful because the seats are very supportive and the ride is comfortable and quiet!(Driving the Corolla was like driving a beer can!) The Vibe is bigger, carries more stuff (so much so that my huband want his next car to be a Vibe instead of the small pick-up he was planning on getting. Thank you Pontiac for bringing back the pride in driving an American Car!

  • I Love My Vibe!!! - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    Purchased the Vibe in June of 2002. I love the sleek style. It is very affordable, and the gas mileage is great. We dont travel long distances often, but it is great for small trips. The electrical outlet is a wonderful feature with children. They can play their games without wearing down tons of batteries. My only complaint is the smell it makes when it is cold outside. It smells like rotten eggs, but once the engine heats up it goes away. We have had this checked, but there is no apparent problem. It only does this in the colder weather. Otherwise, it is a great car and I strongly recommend it!

  • Good Vibe-rations - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    Bought GT w/6-speed manual in February in Pittsburgh and had not one problem in the snow. Moon and Tunes package a great buy and have loved playing my CDs while tooling around. Long trips are a pleasure and I am 64". Great get-up and go through town and on the highway.

  • Excellent Choice - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    Ive averaged 600 miles a week on my Vibe, and after 6 months of ownership, STILL LOVE this car! I find it a perfect blend of economy, cargo room, and passenger room. Im over 6 ft.tall with physical problems similar to arthritis, and have always been uncomfortable in small cars, but the Vibes design with taller seats allow me to be comfortable, and have 3 other passengers with enough leg room! It handles well at high speeds and zipping around in traffic. I went from a full size truck to this car, and havent regretted it. The cargo space is ample, and easy to clean. I highly recommend this car! Even at the higher speeds I drive, Im averaging 33mpg.

  • Could not believe the room - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    Did not think I would own one till I drove one. I am a old 67 yrs old drummer. I have a 7 piece drum kit. They are fit on this Vibe. I am still amazed, I am 6ft 4in tall and i have plenty of head room, leg room, etc. Truly amazed. Wife is a rural mail carrier. With 4 bolts taken out the center console can be removed and if she needs a back up vehicle this little but big Vibe will do well. 37 MPG, great ride. We own 2 Hondas also, A CRV and an Odyssey. Would buy another Vibe in a heart beat. Same as the Toyota Matrix. Wifes sister owns a Matrix. Thats what got me started looking into this vehicle. She lives in New Orleans, she visited us this year. She got 35 MPG easy on her trip to Indiana.

  • Good Viberations - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    We rented a Vibe for a weekend trip in 2004 because thats all they had left. My wife would not let me drive the car the whole trip she loved it so much. We bought a leftover model when we got back and got a great deal. She commutes about 45 miles a day and has not complained a bit. The car has tons of room and gets about 32 mpg. We camp a lot so the plastic back hatch area makes for easy cleanup. The roof racks are very useful and solid and we use them for our 2 kayaks. The back seat is roomy even for my football player son. Ive replaced the brakes once and change the oil every 3000 miles. The car has 65500 mostly hiway miles. Hopefully they keep making these when well be ready for the next one.

  • Wife loves her vibe. - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    This is my second Vibe. My wife does most of the driving. She gets 37 mpg. Her Vibe is the only thing around the house she does not complain about.

  • The Anti-SUV - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    As a family on the go and requiring an economical and functional car, we have hit the nail squarely on the head. The combination of price, breeding (Toyota thru-and-thru), economy, and comfort are staggering in todays market. The car sits just high enough to afford a good view, without being rude to other drivers. While performance is moderate, it is exceptional for the 34 mpg we actually get in combined driving. At 63" I am very comfortable in this wonderful car. The lone gripe is that the angle of the top of the doors gives a somewhat "distorted" feel when looking over your shoulder or using mirrors to change lanes or back up.

  • Terrific Sport Utility Wagon (SUW) - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
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    Vehicle came with few flaws in its build/design. Engine noise is greater than expected and there is vibration from engine revs that are felt accelerating, But,t does not deter me from loving this cars looks, handling, safety, comfort and fuel economy. I now have 3400 miles on it. City mpgs = 24- 25 & 33.8 highway. No way youll get the posted 29 mpgs in town. Interior is nice, seats give great back support on long rides and everything is "ergonomically correct". Visibility is very good. This vehicle is much roomier/bigger inside that one would imagine looking at it from the outside. I give this vehicle 2 thumbs up because it does it all.

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