What year Pontiac Solstice should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Pontiac Solstice have the highest Complaint Index among 5 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2007 model year ranks worst with 289 complaints and 4 recalls.

What is the best year for the Pontiac Solstice?

The 2009 Pontiac Solstice has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (36 complaints, 3 recalls).

What are the most common problems with the Pontiac Solstice?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are airbags (534, 73%), electrical system (80, 11%), and structure & body (56, 8%).

How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?

NHTSA lists 5 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac Solstice model years 2006–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Pontiac Solstice Best and Worst Years (2006–2010)

Pontiac Solstice years to avoid: 2006 and 2007. Based on 727 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns across 5 model years (2006–2010).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007

Model years: 5; 2006–2010
NHTSA complaints: 727
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 28
Fires reported: 3
Top problem area: Airbags

Solstice Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Pontiac Solstice problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Avoid	75	243	9	2	4	Airbags	21	—
2007	Avoid	100	289	12	1	4	Airbags	21	—
2008	Caution	50	159	7	0	4	Airbags	21	—
2009	Good	25	36	0	0	3	Airbags	21	—
2010	No verdict	0	0	0	0	3	—	22	—

Solstice years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Pontiac Solstice Index 100 · 289 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice, led by airbags (225), electrical system (28), and structure & body (26). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 12 crashes and 1 fires.

2007 airbags problems →2007 electrical system problems →2007 structure & body problems →

2006 Pontiac Solstice Index 75 · 243 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, led by airbags (178), electrical system (30), and transmission & powertrain (28). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 9 crashes and 2 fires.

2006 airbags problems →2006 electrical system problems →2006 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Pontiac Solstice problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Airbags534 (73%)
Electrical System80 (11%)
Structure & Body56 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain56 (8%)
Brakes55 (8%)
Engine35 (5%)
Other14 (2%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (2%)
Seat Belts8 (1%)
Fuel System3 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac Solstice should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 and 2007 Pontiac Solstice have the highest Complaint Index among 5 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2007 model year ranks worst with 289 complaints and 4 recalls.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Solstice?: The 2009 Pontiac Solstice has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (36 complaints, 3 recalls).
What are the most common problems with the Pontiac Solstice?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are airbags (534, 73%), electrical system (80, 11%), and structure & body (56, 8%).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?: NHTSA lists 5 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac Solstice model years 2006–2010. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.