Pontiac Solstice Problems by Year
NHTSA has 728 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac Solstice, across 6 model years (2006–2014). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (290). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Pontiac Solstice years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Solstice model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Solstice: 290 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 Solstice: 243 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 Solstice: 159 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac Solstice problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 535 | 4 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 76 | 4 | 4 |
| Power Train | 56 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 39 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pontiac Solstice problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Pontiac Solstice model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Solstice | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2010 Solstice | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 Solstice | 36 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Solstice | 159 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Solstice | 290 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Solstice | 243 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Solstice years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (290), 2006 (243), 2008 (159). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac Solstice?
Air Bags, with 535 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.