2009 Honda Civic vs 2009 Pontiac G5
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 | 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 395 | 76 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 947 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–42 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,035 mi | 72,525 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 95 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 22 |
| Structure | 45 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 27 |
| Suspension | 31 | 0 |
| Engine | 27 | 4 |
| Power Train | 23 | 6 |
| Tires | 25 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 5 |
2009 Honda Civic
2009 Pontiac G5
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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.