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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Pontiac G5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 115 total for the year
Median mileage
122miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Pontiac G5, 1% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2008 Pontiac G5 gt trunk mounted rear spoiler is mounted so high that it significantly obstructs the view in the rear view mirror. I consider this to be a valid safety factor and the spoiler should be removed.”

NHTSA complaint #10244322, filed 2008-10, 122 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200711%

Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac G5

Fuel system
35 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac G5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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