Pontiac Solstice recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 728 owner complaints for the Pontiac Solstice (model years 2006–2010). The most reported problem area is air bags (535 complaints), followed by electrical system (76 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (4).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201030 00
2009336 00
20084159 70
20074290 121
20064243 92

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (290), 2006 (243) and 2008 (159). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (0).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Solstice model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Air bags535 4 of 5
Electrical system76 4 of 5
Power train56 4 of 5
Seats39 4 of 5
Service brakes, hydraulic29 1 of 5

All 5 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
17V061000Jan 26, 2017 Air bags: sensor, occupant classification2006–201091,007
14V171000Apr 10, 2014 Electrical system: ignition2006–20102,191,014
14V047000Feb 10, 2014 Air bags2006–20102,190,934
07V589000Dec 20, 2007 Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft, seal2006–2007275,936
07V454000Sep 26, 2007 Seat belts: front, anchorage20081,482

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 28 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 24 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.