What year Pontiac G6 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Pontiac G6 have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2006 model year ranks worst with 1,910 complaints and 6 recalls.

What is the best year for the Pontiac G6?

The 2010 Pontiac G6 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2010 at 272 complaints and 2 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.

What are the most common problems with the Pontiac G6?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are steering (3,106, 53%), electrical system (1,612, 27%), and brakes (885, 15%).

How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?

NHTSA lists 10 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac G6 model years 2005–2014. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Pontiac G6 Best and Worst Years (2005–2014)

Pontiac G6 years to avoid: 2006 and 2007. Best years: 2010. Based on 5,884 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2005–2014).

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

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007 Best 2010

Model years: 7; 2005–2014
NHTSA complaints: 5,884
Recall campaigns: 10
Crashes reported: 242
Fires reported: 79
Top problem area: Steering

G6 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 G6 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Good	33	679	26	4	5	Steering	22	—
2006	Avoid	100	1,910	90	11	6	Steering	20	—
2007	Avoid	83	1,231	54	24	4	Steering	21	—
2008	Caution	50	1,079	37	19	4	Steering	20	—
2009	Caution	67	712	25	20	4	Steering	22	—
2010	Best	17	272	10	1	2	Steering	24	—
2014	No verdict	0	1	0	0	0	Electrical System	—	—

G6 years to avoid: what went wrong

2006 Pontiac G6 Index 100 · 1,910 complaints · 6 recalls

Owners filed 1,910 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac G6, led by steering (1,220), electrical system (389), and brakes (216). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 90 crashes and 11 fires.

2006 steering problems →2006 electrical system problems →2006 brakes problems →

2007 Pontiac G6 Index 83 · 1,231 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 1,231 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac G6, led by steering (540), electrical system (356), and brakes (242). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 54 crashes and 24 fires.

2007 steering problems →2007 electrical system problems →2007 brakes problems →

Most common Pontiac G6 problems (all years)

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

Steering3,106 (53%)
Electrical System1,612 (27%)
Brakes885 (15%)
Engine514 (9%)
Airbags409 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain378 (6%)
Fuel System356 (6%)
Structure & Body194 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires190 (3%)
Other159 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac G6 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Pontiac G6 have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2006 model year ranks worst with 1,910 complaints and 6 recalls.
What is the best year for the Pontiac G6?: The 2010 Pontiac G6 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2010 at 272 complaints and 2 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
What are the most common problems with the Pontiac G6?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are steering (3,106, 53%), electrical system (1,612, 27%), and brakes (885, 15%).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G6 have?: NHTSA lists 10 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac G6 model years 2005–2014. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.