Pontiac years to avoid
For every Pontiac model, the model years with more than twice that model's typical number of owner complaints, and the years with the fewest. Based on 27,604 owner complaints.
The worst Pontiac model years
Years to avoid from the last 20 model years, with the most owner complaints. The last column shows how far each year is above a typical year of the same Pontiac model.
| Car | Complaints | vs typical year | Main problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 1,910 | 2.8x | Steering |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 528 | 3.1x | Airbags |
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 144 | 2.0x | Airbags |
Pontiac models: years to avoid and best years
Amber: more than twice the typical complaints for that model. Green: the years with the fewest complaints among years with enough cars on the road.
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years |
|---|---|---|
| G6 | 2006 | |
| Grand Prix | None stand out | |
| Vibe | 2009 | |
| Montana | None stand out | |
| Solstice | None stand out | |
| Torrent | None stand out | |
| Gto | None stand out | |
| G5 | None stand out | |
| G8 | 2009 |
Questions about the Pontiac years to avoid
What Pontiac years should you avoid?
The Pontiac model years with the most owner complaints, each well above a typical year of the same model, are the 2006 G6 (2.8 times typical, mostly steering), the 2009 Vibe (3.1 times typical, mostly airbags) and the 2009 G8 (2.0 times typical, mostly airbags).
What is the most common problem with Pontiac vehicles?
Across all models, most Pontiac owner complaints are about steering, electrical and engine.
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