DecodedCarsPontiac G8
2 model years from 2008 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2009
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (70)
The 2009 G8 in brief
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is a large car offered with 3 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,885 lb (4dr Sedan RWD /Base).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 9% better than the 2009 large car average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Pontiac G8 has 2 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (53), electrical system (21), service brakes (6).
2009 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 100 owner complaints.
G8 changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 G8
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2009 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →