2006 Pontiac Solstice problems and complaints
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (178), Electrical System (28), Power Train (28).
Key takeaways
- 243 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 178 | 73% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 12% |
| Power Train | 28 | 12% |
| Seats | 8 | 3% |
| Engine | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% |
| Steering | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice Convertible | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-03
I have an alarm on my car that states the air bag needs service. I utilized a code reader which indicated there is a failure with the passenger air bag system. I checked for recalls and found one ( NHTSA : 17V061). The vehicle is a 2006 Pontiac Soltice. I contacted three local GM dealers about making a repair. All stat...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-03-31
HEADLAMP HOUSING IS CRACKING AND ALLOWING MOISTURE TO GET INTO HEADLIGHT AREA. IT MAKES THE LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING VERY POOR AND IS A NIGHT HAZARD.
Air Bags - filed 2024-10-17
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The air bag warning light was illumin...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.