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2006 Acura TSX vs 2006 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.

Metric2006 Acura TSX2006 Pontiac G6
NHTSA complaints501,909
Recall campaigns36
Service bulletins (TSBs)36754
Investigations04
Crash reports490
Fire reports011
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2319–24
Median reported mileage90,000 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAcura TSXPontiac G6
Steering241,219
Electrical System8244
Exterior Lighting2198
Air Bags4117
Service Brakes3116
Power Train288
Fuel/propulsion System276
Vehicle Speed Control169

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems0239
Clunking / rattling099
Loss of power093
Vibration / shaking071
Stalling059
Airbag warning light044
Check engine light036
Rust / corrosion026

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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.