2008 Pontiac G6 vs 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,078 | 188 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,018 | 596 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 24–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac G6 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 419 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 224 | 42 |
| Exterior Lighting | 243 | 5 |
| Power Train | 83 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 121 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 56 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 8 |
2008 Pontiac G6
2008 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.