Pontiac G6 vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Pontiac G6. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Pontiac G6 | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,828 | 3,674 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 87 and 31 | 388 and 81 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 84,000 miles | 63,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 30 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,828 complaints for the Pontiac G6 and 3,674 for the Toyota Camry. 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: 4 for the Pontiac G6, 9 for the Toyota Camry.