2005 Pontiac G6 vs 2005 Volvo S40
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 Pontiac G6 | 2005 Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 679 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 569 | 170 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 81,916 mi | 76,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 459 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 1 |
| Power Train | 48 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 116 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 0 |
| Stalling | 20 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2005 Pontiac G6
2005 Volvo S40
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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.