Saturn L200 vs Pontiac G5
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 | Saturn L200 | Pontiac G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 207 | 510 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2003 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 42 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 23.1% |
Saturn L200 by year
03
What breaks
Electrical System
55
26.6%
Engine & Cooling
27
13.0%
Lights
22
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
6.8%
Steering
12
5.8%
Brakes
10
4.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
4.3%
Pontiac G5 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
132
25.9%
Steering
95
18.6%
Electrical System
81
15.9%
Airbags
69
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
20
3.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
3.9%
Brakes
18
3.5%
Lights
15
2.9%