2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 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 Honda Civic Hybrid | 2005 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 569 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 40–41 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,500 mi | 81,916 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic Hybrid | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 459 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 86 |
| Power Train | 21 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 116 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 35 |
| Stalling | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
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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.