Pontiac

Solstice (1st)

2006-2010 · Sports Car · 3 engines
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
700 NHTSA Complaints
6 Recalls
3 Fire Reports
28 Crash Reports
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Engine Reliability Ratings

Pontiac Solstice Unidentified Engine

⚠️ Caution (2.5)
76 complaints 25.3 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
55
brakes
9
electrical
6
interior
3
transmission
3

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (55 complaints)
Brakes Issues (9 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (6 complaints)

LNF

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 260 hp
Avoid (1.8)
164 complaints 54.7 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
125
brakes
19
electrical
18
interior
14
engine
5

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (125 complaints)
Brakes Issues (19 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (18 complaints)

LE5

2.4L 4-cyl
Avoid (1.5)
455 complaints 113.8 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
343
electrical
51
transmission
47
interior
27
engine
19

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (343 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (51 complaints)
Transmission Issues (47 complaints)
Show 4 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

LLT

3.6L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.2)
2 complaints 1.0 per year Gasoline
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LZ4

3.5L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.2)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (1 complaints)

LV6

1.8L 4-cyl
Recommended (4.2)
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Pontiac Solstice regardless of engine variant.

Safety Systems Issues (525 complaints)
safety_systems serious
Electrical System Issues (76 complaints)
electrical critical
Transmission Issues (47 complaints)
transmission serious
Interior Issues (41 complaints)
interior critical
Brakes Issues (28 complaints)
brakes critical

Recalls (6)

17V061000Jan 25, 2017serious
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

14E021000Apr 29, 2014serious
Electrical System

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

14V171000Oct 3, 2014serious
Electrical System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

14V047000Oct 1, 2014serious
Air Bags

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

07V454000Sep 25, 2007serious
Seat Belts

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH.

07V589000Dec 19, 2007serious
Powertrain

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice problems?

The 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice has accumulated 700 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Safety Systems, Electrical System, Transmission. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Pontiac Solstice engine is most reliable?

The 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice was offered with 7 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.0L Turbo 4-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice a good used car?

The 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 700 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice have?

The 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice has 700 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice?

There are 6 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Pontiac Solstice?

Before buying a used Pontiac Solstice, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Safety Systems, Electrical System, Transmission, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Solstice have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 700 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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