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Pontiac G5 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints

What this means

We rank Pontiac G5 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2010 drew the fewest (2) and the 2007 the most (188).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Complaints filed by model year

3 settled years with the fewest complaints3 settled years with the mostStill collecting reports

Every year compared

Pontiac G5 model years: complaints filed with NHTSA, recall campaigns, most-reported component, crash stars and combined mpg. Select a column heading to sort.
Most-reported component
2010
Among the fewest complaints		 2 3 Steering — 26–30
2009
Among the fewest complaints		 76 5 Fuel/propulsion system — 26–30
2008
Among the fewest complaints		 115 4 Fuel/propulsion system — 25–29
2007
Among the most complaints		 188 5 Steering — 24–25

Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

What owners reported in the Pontiac G5 years with the most complaints

These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.

2007 Pontiac G5: 188 complaints

Most-reported: Steering 59 (31%); Fuel/propulsion system 41 (22%); Air bags 31 (16%).

Reports mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.

2008 Pontiac G5: 115 complaints

Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 29 (25%); Air bags 26 (23%); Electrical system 24 (21%).

Reports mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 25 injuries, 5 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 71,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.

2009 Pontiac G5: 76 complaints

Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 27 (36%); Electrical system 22 (29%); Steering 12 (16%).

Reports mention 9 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,050 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.

The Pontiac G5 years with the fewest complaints

2010 Pontiac G5: 2 complaints

Most-reported: Steering 2 (100%).

3 recall campaigns listed.

2009 Pontiac G5: 76 complaints

Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 27 (36%); Electrical system 22 (29%); Steering 12 (16%).

Reports mention 9 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,050 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.

2008 Pontiac G5: 115 complaints

Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 29 (25%); Air bags 26 (23%); Electrical system 24 (21%).

Reports mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 25 injuries, 5 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 71,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.

Crashes, fires and injuries in Pontiac G5 owner reports

Pontiac G5 owner complaints to NHTSA that report a crash, fire, injury or death, and the typical odometer reading when filed
Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTypical miles at filing
201020000—
200976905070,050
200811515225571,000
20071881626170,000

Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Largest Pontiac G5 recalls

  • Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off (2007–2010 model years; 2,191,014 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2014; 14V171000)
  • Ignition Switch may Turn Off (2007–2010 model years; 2,190,934 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2014; 14V047000)
  • ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (2007–2010 model years; 1,050,889 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2010; 10V073000)
  • SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 (2009 model year; 276,729 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2009; 09V073000)
  • FUEL PUMP MODULE (2007 model year; 69,139 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2009; 09V419000)

All 6 Pontiac G5 recall campaigns · Pontiac G5 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist

What the numbers can't tell you

  • Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
  • Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
  • The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.

Pontiac G5 years FAQ

Which Pontiac G5 year has the fewest complaints?

Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2010 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.

Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?

Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.

Are there Pontiac G5 years to avoid?

No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2008 and 2009 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the fuel/propulsion system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

What is the most common Pontiac G5 problem?

Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (97 of 381 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.

How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the Pontiac G5. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Pontiac G5 recall page.

Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?

Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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