2006 Nissan Sentra vs 2006 Pontiac G6
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 | 2006 Nissan Sentra | 2006 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 1,909 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 754 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 90 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 1,219 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 244 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 198 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 117 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 116 |
| Power Train | 8 | 88 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 59 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 93 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 36 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 239 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 99 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 71 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 26 |
2006 Nissan Sentra
2006 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.