2008 Honda Civic Hybrid vs 2008 Pontiac G6
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 | 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid | 2008 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 1,078 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 1,018 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,750 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic Hybrid | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 419 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 224 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 243 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 121 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 101 |
| Power Train | 3 | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 67 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 56 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 42 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 24 |
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
2008 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.