The most-reported Solstice run is 1G2MB35BX7Y (2007 builds) with 23 complaints, 4.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 64% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 8.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Solstice model years 2006–2010.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Pontiac Solstice has 117 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every Solstice complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G2MB35BX7Y•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| 1G2MG35X37Y•••••• | 2007 | — | 1 | |
| 1G2MB35B07Y•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| 1G2MB35B17Y•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1G2MB33BX6Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1G2MB33B86Y•••••• | 2006 | 1 | — | |
| 1G2MB33B46Y•••••• | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| 1G2MB33B56Y•••••• | 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1G2MB33B36Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1G2MB35B67Y•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1G2MB35B96Y•••••• | 2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1G2MB33B26Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
Each of the other 105 Solstice runs has 14 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 25 Solstice VINs so far, most often 2006, 2007, 2008 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Pontiac Solstice the gap between build years is 5×: a 2007 car draws 8.5 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.7.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36 | 21 | — | |
| 2008 | 140 | 41 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 264 | 31 | 11 | |
| 2006 | 211 | 25 | 9 |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 8.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.7.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 64% of everything Pontiac Solstice owners report: Air Bags, 479 of 651 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | — | |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | |
| Structure | 3 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Pontiac Solstice; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 17V061000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification | 2006–2010 |
| 14V171000 | Electrical System:ignition | 2006–2010 |
| 14V047000 | Air Bags | 2006–2010 |
| 14E021000 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 2006–2009 |
| 07V589000 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal | 2006–2007 |
| 07V454000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2008 |
17V061000 was opened in 2017 on cars built from 2006: 11 years on the road before the recall.
The Solstice against its rivals
The Solstice draws 5.6 complaints per production run; the Chrysler Crossfire 4.6 and the Saturn SKY 4.6. That is the highest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Solstice | 651 | 117 | 4% | |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 616 | 135 | 1.1% | |
| Saturn SKY | 462 | 100 | 2.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 651 reports on the Pontiac Solstice, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Pontiac Solstice | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 651 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 26 (4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (0.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Pontiac Solstice share of that is 651 complaints over 117 runs, 0.06% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Pontiac Solstice VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 651 NHTSA complaints from 117 Solstice runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Solstice production run has the most complaints?
1G2MB35BX7Y, a 2007 build, with 23 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Solstice run has 5.6.
Which Solstice years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 8.5 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.7.
Does the Solstice get more complaints than the Chrysler Crossfire?
Yes: 5.6 complaints per production run for the Solstice against 4.6 for the Chrysler Crossfire.
How many Solstice complaints involve a crash?
4% of 651 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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