BMW 328I vs Pontiac G6
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 328I | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,777 | 8,448 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2016 | 2003–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 210 | 381 |
| Fires reported | 193 | 111 |
| Injuries reported | 159 | 198 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.9% | 8.3% |
BMW 328I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,093
28.9%
Electrical System
684
18.1%
Airbags
604
16.0%
Other & Unspecified
179
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
174
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
149
3.9%
Brakes
114
3.0%
Body & Structure
112
3.0%
Pontiac G6 by year
What breaks
Steering
3,129
37.0%
Electrical System
1,000
11.8%
Lights
987
11.7%
Brakes
738
8.7%
Airbags
411
4.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
383
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
362
4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
277
3.3%