2005 Ford Focus 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.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 441 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 569 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 62,000 mi | 81,916 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 18 | 459 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 86 |
| Power Train | 47 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 19 |
| Structure | 43 | 14 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 50 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 116 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
2005 Ford Focus
2005 Pontiac G6
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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.