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Pontiac G6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2012 - 2018 Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Generation2012 - 2018 Volkswagen Passat
67.714285714286% Best 156% Worst
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2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Generation2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat
99.714285714286% Best 212% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Pontiac G6

Pontiac G6 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I previously owned a 2005 G6 for 4 years and 70,000 miles and had ZERO problems with this car. full 2009 Pontiac G6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
have over 40,000 and no repairs other then replacing a visor mirror, remote start key fob full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
Pontiac G6 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
From the surveys I have seen, the Solara (Camry) has an edge in reliability over the G6. In addition, on test drive, the retractable hardtop stalled the first time we attempted to close it. We had to open it again and retry closing it. full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Have had it in the shop 4 times. New Rag n pinion, control arm bushings, power lock and passenger window control, Power steering, Now the Drive shaft! All before 35,000 miles full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Airbag sensor failed, had to be replaced twice. full 2006 Pontiac G6 review
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The OE tires are starting to get loud with very low mileage on them. As mentioned above, the rattling noise from the loose screws makes for a very long drive. It took five visits before GM corrected the problems. full 2006 Pontiac G6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Pontiac G6

Pontiac G6 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I previously owned a 2005 G6 for 4 years and 70,000 miles and had ZERO problems with this car. full 2009 Pontiac G6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
have over 40,000 and no repairs other then replacing a visor mirror, remote start key fob full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
Pontiac G6 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
From the surveys I have seen, the Solara (Camry) has an edge in reliability over the G6. In addition, on test drive, the retractable hardtop stalled the first time we attempted to close it. We had to open it again and retry closing it. full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Have had it in the shop 4 times. New Rag n pinion, control arm bushings, power lock and passenger window control, Power steering, Now the Drive shaft! All before 35,000 miles full 2007 Pontiac G6 review
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Airbag sensor failed, had to be replaced twice. full 2006 Pontiac G6 review
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The OE tires are starting to get loud with very low mileage on them. As mentioned above, the rattling noise from the loose screws makes for a very long drive. It took five visits before GM corrected the problems. full 2006 Pontiac G6 review