2009 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 2009 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 229 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 1,046 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,690 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 293 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 177 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 190 |
| Power Train | 39 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 63 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 31 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
2009 Ford Focus
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.