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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Pontiac-wide stats: Pontiac reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Pontiac F-150 might be solid while the PontiacFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Pontiac Models (15)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Pontiac Grand Am
(1983–2005) high severity8,104 complaintsCrash rate: 7.8%Severity: 65349
2
Pontiac Sunfire
(1985–2005) high severity1,641 complaintsCrash rate: 9.3%Severity: 37176
3
Pontiac Montana
(1997–2008) high severity1,451 complaintsCrash rate: 6.8%Severity: 32159
4
Pontiac Bonneville
(1981–2005) high severity2,569 complaintsCrash rate: 5.2%Severity: 25459
5
Pontiac Aztek
(2001–2005) high severity829 complaintsCrash rate: 5.2%Severity: 21068
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Pontiac Grand Prix
(1983–2008) high severity7,299 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 18336
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Pontiac G5
(2007–2010) high severity508 complaintsCrash rate: 13.0%Severity: 12117
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Pontiac G6
(2003–2014) high severity8,417 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 6916
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Pontiac Torrent
(2006–2009) high severity921 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 4511
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Pontiac Fiero
(1984–1996) high severity163 complaintsCrash rate: 1.2%Severity: 3090
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Pontiac Vibe
(2000–2014) high severity2,133 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 2885
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Pontiac Gto
(2004–2006) high severity785 complaintsCrash rate: 2.9%Severity: 1854
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Pontiac Firebird
(1982–2002) high severity793 complaintsCrash rate: 10.8%Severity: 1790
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Pontiac Solstice
(2006–2009) high severity872 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 774
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Pontiac G8
(2008–2010) high severity278 complaintsCrash rate: 4.0%Severity: 740
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Most Common Pontiac Problems
Components most reported across all Pontiac models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 3,754 | 5.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,911 | 3.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 2,688 | 15.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,349 | 1.1% |
| ENGINE | 1,111 | 3.4% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,029 | 1.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 976 | 1.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 942 | 13.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 804 | 12.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 753 | 9.6% |
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