2009 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2009 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 | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 1,046 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,500 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 293 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 177 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 63 |
| Power Train | 14 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 40 |
| Engine | 22 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 9 |
| Stalling | 5 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
2009 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.