2005 Honda Civic vs 2005 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 569 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 74 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 81,916 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 459 |
| Air Bags | 127 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 86 |
| Power Train | 36 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 28 |
| Structure | 25 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 116 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 35 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2005 Honda Civic
2005 Pontiac G6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.