With 0 recalls and 1,077 complaints, the 2008 Pontiac G6 rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

1,077

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Pontiac G6's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 1,077 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering324

02Exterior Lighting86

03Electrical System,exterior Lighting63

04Air Bags56

05Power Train54

1,077 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac G6 Fuel Economy

18–25mpg combined

15-22city

22-30hwy

$2,700-$3,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Pontiac G6 ranges from 18 to 25 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

G6 - Automatic 4-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

G6 - Automatic 4-spd

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city29 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

G6 - Automatic (S4)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

G6 - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

G6 - Automatic (S4)

18mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Pontiac G6

26States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 25 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

1015%

ILIllinois

57%

INIndiana

57%

PAPennsylvania

57%

WIWisconsin

46%

OHOhio

46%

FLFlorida

46%

CACalifornia

46%

DEDelaware

34%

NCNorth Carolina

34%

MOMissouri

23%

NVNevada

23%

WAWashington

23%

KSKansas

23%

TNTennessee

23%

TX1

UT1

AL1

ND1

NE1

AZ1

NJ1

NY1

OR1

KY1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Pontiac G6 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Pontiac G6 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Pontiac G6. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Pontiac G6?

You'll get between 18 and 25 MPG combined from the 2008 Pontiac G6, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Pontiac G6?

STEERING problems top the list with 1,077 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.