2005 Pontiac G6 vs 2005 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Pontiac G6 | 2005 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 679 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 569 | 104 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,916 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 459 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 2 |
| Power Train | 48 | 3 |
| Suspension | 18 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 116 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 0 |
| Stalling | 20 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2005 Pontiac G6
2005 Saab 9-3
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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.