Pontiac Solstice recalls and problems
5 recalls and 729 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
729
Crashes reported
28
Fires reported
3
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Pontiac Solstice by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Solstice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Solstice | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Solstice | 4 | 159 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Solstice | 4 | 291 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Solstice | 4 | 243 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Pontiac Solstice problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 543 | |
| Electrical System | 76 | |
| Power Train | 61 | |
| Seats | 39 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | |
| Engine | 24 | |
| Service Brakes | 20 | |
| Structure | 16 | |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
All Pontiac Solstice recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-061 | Jan 26, 2017 | 2006–2010 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. |
| 14V-171 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2006–2010 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. |
| 14V-047 | Feb 10, 2014 | 2006–2010 | Air Bags, Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 07V-589 | Dec 20, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. |
| 07V-454 | Sep 26, 2007 | 2008 | Seat Belts | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac Solstice?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Pontiac Solstice has the most reports (291). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Pontiac Solstice model years 2006–2010.
What are the most common Pontiac Solstice problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, power train problems most often.