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2005 BMW 330I vs 2005 Pontiac G6

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2005 BMW 330I2005 Pontiac G6
NHTSA complaints28679
Recall campaigns45
Service bulletins (TSBs)34569
Investigations54
Crash reports026
Fire reports24
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2121–23
Median reported mileage81,916 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 330IPontiac G6
Steering3459
Electrical System386
Exterior Lighting1762
Power Train148
Service Brakes031
Service Brakes, Hydraulic228
Suspension318
Air Bags515

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems0116
Loss of power040
Clunking / rattling035
Stalling020
Vibration / shaking019
Check engine light018
Hesitation / surging07
Rust / corrosion06

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.