Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Pontiac Solstice
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Pontiac Solstice has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V061000 Front Passenger Air bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V589000 DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 178 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Seat Belts 4 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Pontiac Solstice has significant issues with airbag and electrical system recalls impacting safety and function. Recurring problems with ignition switches and airbag sensors are evident. These concerns, combined with a history of multiple complaints, suggest potential high costs and reliability concerns for owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag sensor | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Ignition system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Rear axle seal | 40,000–75,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid flush every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires or starting issues
- Unusual rear axle noise
- Ignition key difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.