2006 Pontiac Solstice Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 12% of all 243 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 5 Solstice model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 14,312 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 28
- 12% of 243
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 14,312 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Pontiac Solstice transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 22, 2006, latest Aug 26, 2019.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
- NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Solstice model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200628 (12%)
- 200724 (8%)
- 20083 (2%)
- 20091 (3%)
- 20100 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Pontiac Solstice have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 14,312 miles.
- Which Pontiac Solstice year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2006 Pontiac Solstice has the most transmission complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice concerns the transmission: 07V589000.