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Pontiac G8 and Nissan Z Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
36 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 81800 miles driven

Includes 2008s and 2009s.
2009
Pontiac G8
[?] see reported repairs
  36 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 81800 miles driven

Includes 2008s and 2009s.
36 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 81800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2009.
2008
Pontiac G8
[?] see reported repairs
  36 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 81800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2009.

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Pontiac G8 vs. Nissan Z Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Pontiac G8 and Nissan Z reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Pontiac G8s and Nissan Zs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Pontiac G8s and Nissan Zs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Pontiac G8 and Nissan Z lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Pontiac G8 and Nissan Z have been recently.

To see how frequently Pontiac G8 and Nissan Z problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Pontiac G8

Pontiac G8 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Pontiac has always been about performance. see full Pontiac G8 review
Pontiac G8 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Pontiac...need I say more? see full Pontiac G8 review
2008 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
What brand image? see full Pontiac G8 review
2008 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
gee whiz target, little over the top, although this model is less so than past efforts. was a pleasant ride with good handling see full Pontiac G8 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Z

Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review
2006 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
reliability see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review