Dodge Charger vs Pontiac G6
The Pontiac G6 is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 2,605 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 15 | 141 and 14 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 2,605 for the Pontiac G6. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Dodge Charger, 6 for the Pontiac G6.