2008 Pontiac G6 vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
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 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,078 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,018 | 156 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 29–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 419 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 224 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 243 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 138 |
| Service Brakes | 121 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 54 |
| Power Train | 83 | 13 |
| Engine | 36 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 56 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 22 |
2008 Pontiac G6
2008 Toyota Corolla
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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.