Pontiac Solstice problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Pontiac Solstice (2006–2010). The 2007 Solstice has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.

Complaints
54
Recalls
3
Model years
5
Worst year
2007

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Pontiac Solstice model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Pontiac Solstice years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2007 Pontiac Solstice — 26 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (0 complaints).

Every Pontiac Solstice model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2010 Solstice00003—
2009 Solstice70003Airbags
2008 Solstice70003Airbags
2007 Solstice261013Airbags
2006 Solstice141013Airbags

Most common Pontiac Solstice problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    44 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2022
Complaints about the Pontiac Solstice received by NHTSA each month.

Pontiac Solstice recalls

  • Recall 17V061000Jan 26, 201791,007 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V171000Apr 10, 20142,191,014 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

  • Recall 14V047000Feb 10, 20142,190,934 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Pontiac models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology