Solstice (1st)
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LE5
2.4L 4-cylView details
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LNF
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 260 hpView details
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Pontiac Solstice Unidentified Engine
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LLT
3.6L 6-cylView details
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LZ4
3.5L 6-cylView details
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LV6
1.8L 4-cylView details
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LQ4
6.0L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac Solstice, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice
On a used 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (528), the electrical system (77) and the transmission and drivetrain (54). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 528 owner complaints on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice about the brakes.
Recalls (6)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice complaints?
Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the electrical system and the transmission.
Is the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice have?
NHTSA has 703 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Pontiac Solstice?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and 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. 703 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.