2008 Pontiac G6 vs 2008 Subaru Legacy
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 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,078 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,018 | 203 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 79,634 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 419 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 243 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 224 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 121 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 25 |
| Power Train | 83 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 56 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 9 |
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
2008 Pontiac G6
2008 Subaru Legacy
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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.