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2008 Hyundai Accent 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.

Metric2008 Hyundai Accent2008 Pontiac G6
NHTSA complaints1011,078
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)391,018
Investigations02
Crash reports1137
Fire reports119
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)28–2918–25
Median reported incident mileage54,400 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai AccentPontiac G6
Steering2419
Exterior Lighting10243
Electrical System8224
Air Bags34101
Service Brakes10121
Power Train283
Vehicle Speed Control267
Fuel/propulsion System152

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light1842
Vibration / shaking067
Steering problems056
Clunking / rattling036
Loss of power027
Electrical failures027
Rust / corrosion024
Stalling021

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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.