2008 Pontiac G6 vs 2008 Saab 9-3
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 | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,078 | 184 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,018 | 183 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 77,545 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 419 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 243 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 224 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 121 | 1 |
| Engine | 36 | 66 |
| Power Train | 83 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 56 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 5 |
| Stalling | 21 | 20 |
2008 Pontiac G6
2008 Saab 9-3
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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.