2008 BMW 328I vs 2008 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 | 2008 BMW 328I | 2008 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 1,078 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 1,018 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,571 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 419 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 224 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 243 |
| Air Bags | 83 | 101 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 121 |
| Engine | 54 | 36 |
| Power Train | 7 | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 67 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 56 |
2008 BMW 328I
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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.