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2006 Audi S4 vs 2006 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.

Metric2006 Audi S42006 Pontiac G6
NHTSA complaints301,909
Recall campaigns26
Service bulletins (TSBs)231754
Investigations04
Crash reports090
Fire reports011
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1619–24
Median reported incident mileage49,325 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi S4Pontiac G6
Steering11,219
Electrical System4244
Exterior Lighting22198
Air Bags7117
Service Brakes0116
Power Train188
Fuel/propulsion System076
Vehicle Speed Control069

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems0239
Clunking / rattling099
Loss of power093
Vibration / shaking071
Stalling059
Airbag warning light044
Check engine light036
Rust / corrosion026

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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.