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2006–2010 · 5 model years

Pontiac Solstice recalls & problems by year

22 recalls and 728 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007290 complaints
Most recalls20085 recalls
Crashes reported28in owner complaints
Injuries reported240 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253002006: 243 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 290 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 159 complaints, 5 recalls2009: 36 complaints, 4 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 3 recalls20062007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 Solstice—21–23 mpg300000
2009 Solstice—21–22 mpg4360000
2008 Solstice—21–22 mpg51597070
2007 Solstice—21–22 mpg529012190
2006 Solstice—21 mpg52439280

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags542
  • Electrical system76
  • Power train61
  • Seats39
  • Service brakes, hydraulic31
  • Engine24
  • Service brakes20
  • Structure16