2005 Kia Rio vs 2005 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 11 | 569 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–25 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 81,916 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 459 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 86 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 62 |
| Power Train | 3 | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 116 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 35 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2005 Kia Rio
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.