Pontiac G3 years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac G3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac G3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac G3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac G3 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine5
- Transmission4
- Electrical4
- Brakes4
- Lights2
- Airbags2
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance1
- Body1
Pontiac G3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75 | 18 | Engine | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Pontiac G3
What years of the Pontiac G3 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac G3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac G3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac G3?
Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G3 have?
1 recall between 2008 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 1.
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