Pontiac G8 years to avoid
More than twice the G8's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Pontiac G8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac G8 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 G8 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags94
- Electrical34
- Suspension30
- Transmission17
- Steering15
- Brakes11
- Engine9
- Driver assistance8
- Tires7
- Seats7
- Lights7
- Seat belts6
Most reported problems on the Pontiac G8
Pontiac G8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 47 | 144 | Airbags | 50,000 | 4 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 73 | 71 | Airbags | 53,000 | 4 | 2 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Pontiac G8
What years of the Pontiac G8 should you avoid?
2009. It has more than twice the Pontiac G8's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 144, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac G8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac G8?
Airbags, with 94 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (34) and suspension (30).
How many recalls does the Pontiac G8 have?
4 recalls between 2008 and 2010. The 2009 model year has the most, with 4.
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