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.
| Metric | 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 1,231 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 932 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 54 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 540 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 232 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 197 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 118 |
| Power Train | 3 | 98 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 40 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 84 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 60 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 43 |
| Stalling | 0 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 14 |
2007 Kia Rio
2007 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.