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Pontiac G5 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata 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  
2016 - 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability by Generation2016 - 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
22% Best 76% Worst
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2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability by Generation2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
0% Best 25% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Pontiac G5

Pontiac G5 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Fit and finish was perfect on this car. It has not been back to the dealership for any reason. full 2008 Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
my G5 has taken everything i have thrown at it. i learned to drive manual on it. i have taken to the drag strips and put it on the car dyno and it has not gone back to the dealer sence i bought it. i do my own oil changes also. full 2007 Pontiac G5 review
Pontiac G5 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
My particular car has been in for repairs once every 5 weeks if worked out full 2008 Pontiac G5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Pontiac G5

Pontiac G5 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Fit and finish was perfect on this car. It has not been back to the dealership for any reason. full 2008 Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
my G5 has taken everything i have thrown at it. i learned to drive manual on it. i have taken to the drag strips and put it on the car dyno and it has not gone back to the dealer sence i bought it. i do my own oil changes also. full 2007 Pontiac G5 review
Pontiac G5 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
My particular car has been in for repairs once every 5 weeks if worked out full 2008 Pontiac G5 review