What year Pontiac G5 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Pontiac G5 has the highest Complaint Index among 4 model years and is the year to avoid. The 2008 model year ranks worst with 115 complaints and 4 recalls.

What is the best year for the Pontiac G5?

The 2009 Pontiac G5 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (76 complaints, 5 recalls).

What are the most common problems with the Pontiac G5?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are fuel system (132, 35%), steering (96, 25%), and electrical system (86, 23%).

How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac G5 model years 2007–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Pontiac G5 Best and Worst Years (2007–2010)

Pontiac G5 years to avoid: 2008. Based on 381 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns across 4 model years (2007–2010).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008

Model years: 4; 2007–2010
NHTSA complaints: 381
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 40
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Fuel System

G5 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Pontiac G5 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	Caution	67	188	16	2	5	Fuel System	—	—
2008	Avoid	100	115	15	2	4	Fuel System	29	—
2009	Good	33	76	9	0	5	Fuel System	29	—
2010	No verdict	0	2	0	0	3	Steering	29	—

G5 years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Pontiac G5 Index 100 · 115 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Pontiac G5, led by fuel system (35), airbags (26), and electrical system (26). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 15 crashes and 2 fires.

2008 fuel system problems →2008 airbags problems →2008 electrical system problems →

Most common Pontiac G5 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Fuel System132 (35%)
Steering96 (25%)
Electrical System86 (23%)
Airbags67 (18%)
Engine28 (7%)
Brakes22 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain20 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (4%)
Other12 (3%)
Structure & Body11 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac G5 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Pontiac G5 has the highest Complaint Index among 4 model years and is the year to avoid. The 2008 model year ranks worst with 115 complaints and 4 recalls.
What is the best year for the Pontiac G5?: The 2009 Pontiac G5 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (76 complaints, 5 recalls).
What are the most common problems with the Pontiac G5?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are fuel system (132, 35%), steering (96, 25%), and electrical system (86, 23%).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?: NHTSA lists 6 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac G5 model years 2007–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.