Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Pontiac G5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Pontiac G5 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 188 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V459000 Fuel Pump Module May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V073000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V419000 FUEL PUMP MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 59 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 41 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 24 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
Of the 188 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 188 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Pontiac G5 displays a below-average reliability rating. This conclusion arises from multiple recall campaigns, particularly concerning the ignition switch and power steering issues, alongside significant complaint volumes about steering, fuel systems, and electrical problems. However, data is more limited beyond these main components, suggesting other issues occur less frequently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Fuel system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Ignition system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulties
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Ignition switch issues
- Dashboard warning lights
- Erratic airbag behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Pontiac G5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.