Is the Pontiac G5 reliable?

The Pontiac G5 has 508 NHTSA complaints, or 2385.0 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What is the best year for the Pontiac G5?

Among Pontiac G5 model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2010 (2 complaints), 2009 (104 complaints), 2008 (153 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Pontiac G5 problems?

The most common Pontiac G5 problems reported to NHTSA are: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (97 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); STEERING (94 complaints, 11.7% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (70 complaints, 8.6% crash rate); AIR BAGS (57 complaints, 35.1% crash rate); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (29 complaints, 3.4% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Pontiac G5?

Used Pontiac G5 buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2010, 2009, 2008. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Pontiac G5 Reliability

508 NHTSA complaints (2007–2010). Complaint rate: 2385.0 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

12117.4

Complaints

508

Crash Rate

13.0%

Fire Rate

1.0%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2007 Pontiac G5. The 2010 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Avoid These Years

2007

~249/yr complaints · 21 crashes

Average

2008–2009

~129/yr complaints

Better Years

2010

~2/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Pontiac G5 — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2007 (249)

Common Pontiac G5 Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	97	0.0%
STEERING	94	11.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	70	8.6%
AIR BAGS	57	35.1%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	29	3.4%
ENGINE	16	12.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	13	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	13	0.0%
SUSPENSION	9	11.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9	11.1%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2007AVOID	—	249	21	1	View →
2008	—	153	31	4	View →
2009	—	104	14	—	View →
2010GOOD	—	2	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Pontiac G5accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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