2006 Pontiac G6 vs 2006 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 | 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2006 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,909 | 179 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 754 | 146 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 90 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 42,989 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,219 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 244 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 117 | 87 |
| Exterior Lighting | 198 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 116 | 7 |
| Power Train | 88 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 239 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 99 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 93 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 0 |
| Stalling | 59 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 0 |
2006 Pontiac G6
2006 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.