Pontiac G5 years to avoid
The Pontiac G5 years to avoid are 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
510
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2007–2010
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
G5 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 249 |
Every G5 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 104 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 155 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 249 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac G5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the G5 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Pontiac G5?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac G5 have?
Across all model years, the G5 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 510 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.