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2006 Pontiac G6 vs 2007 Pontiac G6

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2006 Pontiac G6

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,598
rank #38 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
1,161 complaints (45%)
Reported harm
141 crashes / 105 injuries
4 deaths; 14 fires

2007 Pontiac G6

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,824
rank #115 of 4,194
Recalls
3
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
532 complaints (29%)
Reported harm
87 crashes / 44 injuries
1 deaths; 31 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

774

2007 Pontiac G6 has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

1

2007 Pontiac G6 vs 2006 Pontiac G6

Top component overlap

Same family

Steering vs Steering

2006 Pontiac G6 problem mix

  • STEERING 1,161
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 229
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 156
  • SERVICE BRAKES 116
  • AIR BAGS 91

2007 Pontiac G6 problem mix

  • STEERING 532
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 194
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 193
  • SERVICE BRAKES 160
  • AIR BAGS 106

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2006 Pontiac G6 or 2007 Pontiac G6?

2007 Pontiac G6 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,824 vs 2,598). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2007 Pontiac G6 is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).