2009 Acura TSX vs 2009 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 | 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 1,046 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,370 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 293 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 177 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 63 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 40 |
| Power Train | 4 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
2009 Acura TSX
2009 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.