Holden Viva JF (Wagon) (2005-2009)

Bought my dec 07 my08 2yrs ago, has very low klm's, I can do 300klms on the h'wy and not even use 1/4 tank which is only 60ltrs. A/c is cold, stereo I find is average, seats are comfy, drives pretty good, has loads of get up and go, yes they are high maintenance with services every 10,000klms and timing belt every 60,000klms, but hasn't missed a beat in the 2yrs I've owned it, I've had to replace fuel pump but that's the result of the 1st owner using E10, tyres and battery well you do that with any car, headlights are great at night, it's never let me down, highly recommend for a cheap runaround provided you get one that's been well maintained, just wish it had cruise control

could not say anything. i love my viva wagon. just dont abuse using it. look after with regular setvice and my viva wagon looks after me.

easy to maintain. essy access with parts. cheap parts. parts can buy in ebay or find through goggle. quiet car. stereo is excellent even i have used this since 2008. body is best quality stainless steel/tin, harder than other new cars now.

everyday for work it gets seviced every 2 years the macanic says theres no issues iam trying to give my car a flush out and place new in it so please just need to know where the drainage plug is cant find it can see anything on google showing me need help asap thanks

Holden Viva JF. Instead of taking this car to the Mechanics I decided to maintain the car myself. I bought all the tools i needed to do timing belt and waterpump changes every 60,000Kms. Oil and filter changes are easy as and done every 6,000 to 8,000 kms.. Replacement parts are very cheap and easy to get. This car just keeps going and going and I have learned so much about cars. You just need to read a lot and use logic. a car service could cost you a whole day's or two days wage why not just get dirty and fix stuff yourself. When ever there i...

I bought a brand new one for my wife in 2006. From that day onwards it went back to the dealers for a new dash board. Then the drive shafts had to be replaced and front discs and brakes. It went Ok then until the three year warranty ran out, then all hell broke loose. The front shocks, The coil pack, Oil leaks and engine and airbag lights on. The car had less than 40k on it, only used for the school run shopping and garaged every night. We got rid of it last year with only 109k. It had been nothing but trouble and expense. We traded it in with loads of faults on it still and bought a proper make of car.

I've the 2006 model, 4 cyl, wagon and up until a few days ago I assumed it was a Holden because that's what the badge on the front says. I feel that is deceptive. It only comes up on the computer checker as Daewoo. Had I know that at the time of purchase, I'd not have bought it. I did have four years trouble free motoring then I had to use premium fuel - and the warning light came up. No-one could find the cause, other than the non standard fuel, so we re-set and our troubles began. Every few weeks the warning light comes up and eventuall...

I have the 2008 manual 5 speed, 4 cyl, wagon.
Highly disappointing and a shame it has a Holden badge on it because it sure as hell is not!
Fuel consumption is quite a lot for a small cylinder and used more than my 8 seater!
The colour coded handles, paint coming off,
The air con is poor at best and kids in the back receive no benefit!
It is sluggish and has no guts at all, gears do not change smoothly, like other cars it's age!
Car handles well but has many wheel noises that cannot be accounted for!
Car was well maintaned, all log books came with car and had regular servicing. 140,000on clock
Good serive history hemce purchase.
But after driving it further and for longer periods, realised all the issues, ...

Great car just the one fault occasional stalls at lights etc, common fault I'm told however variations on the fix are vague, I've pulled the throttle body apart and thoroughly cleaned, replaced fuel and fuel filter, plugs, been told having the engine reflashed by computer can solve it plus most other common faults, just unsure which way to go, any specifics appreciated. Cheers

Hi my 08 viva wagon idle got alittle ruffer evey day and then today started to run on 2-3 cylinders traced it back to right hand side of thottle body pcl valve black siemens valve looked and behaved normal but the plastic holding the screw out plunger had like all holdens plastic craped out letting plunger to stay in air mixture hole causing bad then no idle hope this helps .

2008 viva wagon I have been the only owner. Have traveled much over Australia with it and it still runs well. It is serviced regularly and is economical to run. Have had no major mechanical problems with it however the paint work in the last couple of years is beginning to flake away particularly around the door handles. I still love it and will probably keep it for a few more years.

Don't buy second hand. I bought a month ago. Transmission is terrible, warning lights like engine and airbag lights stay on and off by itself. Engine roared, looses transmission power while driving. I am so scared to drive this on highways. I have spend more than $500/on this. Terrible car.

Previously owned very expensive cars.. When I left work to have children looked at a car for space, that was economical, and great value. I found it in the Viva. I have a manual. Had it now for 8 years.. never any trouble, cost p.a. for service approx. $300 per year. Breaks fixed once in 9 years, new battery once in 9 years. Best car for me ever! Admittedly I don't do a lot of long distance driving. So economical with E10 petrol. Couldn't be happier. It is getting old now and probably time for a new car which I am so sad about. I love ...

Brought this car about two years ago and have had nothing but problems engine light is always on no matter how many times it goes to the mechanic, stalls at intersections regularly which has nearly caused accidents, leaks oil ( rocker cover gasket been replaced twice but still leaks), gutless engine power, don't even bother with a/c, chews through fuel like a truck, headlights are very weak, paint wears of door handle I could go on for ever, this car is a unsafe disgrace stay away.

I bought my Holden Viva 2006 station wagon off the internet. My own fault I didn't get it checked pre purchase I know but after noticing a few problems I started searching for fixes and similarities. What I have noticed is that there is a VERY common problem with the transmission causing loss of power. Somewhere out there I found a thread that suggested the inhibitor switch needed replacing. I had this done for around $300 at the local auto mechanics and have not had the same problem since.
Second issue everyone, including me is having is the ...

There is an electrical part that Holden says has a 2year warranty. Without fail it has broken every 2 years. The car stalls and will not start again. The engine idle is rough and automatic gear changes are not smooth (unless it has been serviced in the last 2 weeks). Have only had trouble with the air conditioning once. I expected better from Holden.
Affordable wagon with space
It smells like a lemon