2006 Pontiac G6 vs 2006 Suzuki Reno
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 Suzuki Reno |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,909 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 754 | 15 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 90 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 53,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Suzuki Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,219 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 244 | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 198 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 117 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 116 | 1 |
| Power Train | 88 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 239 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 99 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 93 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 0 |
| Stalling | 59 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 0 |
2006 Pontiac G6
2006 Suzuki Reno
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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.