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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.

2006 Pontiac Solstice transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2006Oct 2006Jul 2007Jan 2008May 2009May 2010Dec 2012Jul 2014
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Aug 2019; peak May 2006 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice

  1. 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.

  1. 200628 (12%)
  2. 200724 (8%)
  3. 20083 (2%)
  4. 20091 (3%)
  5. 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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.