2005 Nissan Sentra vs 2005 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 170 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 570 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,650 mi | 81,916 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 459 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 86 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 62 |
| Power Train | 10 | 48 |
| Engine | 33 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 20 | 18 |
| Stalling | 17 | 20 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 116 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 35 |
2005 Nissan Sentra
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.