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2006 Pontiac G6 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Pontiac G6, 4% of all 1,910 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 7 G6 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
71
4% of 1,910
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Pontiac G6 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2006, latest Jun 27, 2026.

2006 Pontiac G6 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter42006 Q32008 Q32010 Q12011 Q42014 Q12017 Q12021 Q1
71 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2008 Q4 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Pontiac G6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by G6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (4%)
  2. 200671 (4%)
  3. 200729 (2%)
  4. 200842 (4%)
  5. 200920 (3%)
  6. 20103 (1%)
  7. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac G6 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Pontiac G6, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Pontiac G6 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac G6 has the most suspension complaints (71), compared with 71 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Pontiac G6?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac G6 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.