Pontiac G5 vs Ford Mustang Mach E
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 | Pontiac G5 | Ford Mustang Mach E |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 513 | 1,252 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 69 | 80 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 42 | 20 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 8.1% |
Pontiac G5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
132
25.7%
Steering
96
18.7%
Electrical System
81
15.8%
Airbags
69
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
20
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
3.9%
Brakes
19
3.7%
Lights
15
2.9%
Ford Mustang Mach E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
315
25.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
315
25.2%
Other & Unspecified
113
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
109
8.7%
Brakes
85
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
85
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.9%
Engine & Cooling
39
3.1%