2008 Audi A4 vs 2008 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 | 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 175 | 1,078 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 452 | 1,018 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 419 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 243 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 224 |
| Air Bags | 116 | 101 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 121 |
| Power Train | 12 | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 67 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 56 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 42 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 27 |
2008 Audi A4
2008 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.