Is the Pontiac Solstice Reliable?

20062010 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

85/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
441
Owner Complaints
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Pontiac Solstice Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
201010
98
Excellent
2009221
90
Excellent
20082952
82
Excellent
200731614
77
Good
200631644
77
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Solstice Compares to Similar Vehicles

Pontiac Solstice85/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The Solstice scores 18 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Pontiac Solstice Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS
263
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
34
SEATS
18
POWER TRAIN
14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
9

Based on 441 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pontiac Solstice reliable?+

The Pontiac Solstice scores 85/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 441 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Solstice is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Solstice achieved the highest reliability score of 98/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Solstice last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Pontiac Solstice owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Solstice will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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