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2007 Kia Rio vs 2007 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.

Metric2007 Kia Rio2007 Pontiac G6
NHTSA complaints461,231
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)24932
Investigations03
Crash reports1154
Fire reports124
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2919–24
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi85,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentKia RioPontiac G6
Steering2540
Exterior Lighting3232
Electrical System8197
Service Brakes3160
Air Bags21118
Power Train398
Fuel/propulsion System282
Vehicle Speed Control076

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light940
Steering problems084
Vibration / shaking060
Clunking / rattling051
Loss of power043
Stalling039
Check engine light029
Electrical failures014

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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.