Pontiac G8 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 216 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac G8, across 3 model years (2008–2010). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (144). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Pontiac G8 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No G8 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac G8 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 94 | 2 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 30 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pontiac G8 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Pontiac G8 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 G8 | 1 | 0 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2009 G8 | 144 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 G8 | 71 | 4 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac G8 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (144), 2008 (71), 2010 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac G8?
Air Bags, with 94 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G8 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.