MYRModel Year Report

2006 Pontiac GTO

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2006 Pontiac GTO
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
216
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

94% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006 216
2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006 216
2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006 216

2006: 216 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004245
2005154
2006216

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

94% · 202 reports

Most commonly citing front and macpherson strut.

CRASH
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Hello, I would like to send you a complaint concerning the safety of my vehicle. I own a 2006 Pontiac GTO. My car currently has under 25K miles on it and I have already had two sets of tires blow out on me due to inner tire wear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-19

I took my 2006 GTO into the dealer in jan. 2009 for some warranty repair work on the fan switch. While performing a safety inspection the dealer noticed the right front strut was rubbing on the tire and causing significant wear on the inner tread.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-15

Also filed under Steering

Tires

9% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Electrical system

3% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Pontiac GTO. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-08

Power train

2% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

Steering

1% · 3 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007-02-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-08 Front strut to tire interference

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 202 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Pontiac GTO reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 94% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.