Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Pontiac Solstice
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Pontiac Solstice has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 290 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 226 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Seats 18 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
Of the 290 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 290 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Pontiac Solstice shows multiple recalls and a high complaint volume, especially in airbags and electrical systems. These issues suggest potential safety risks and costly repairs, contributing to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Airbag Sensor | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$600 | very common |
| Ignition Switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Rear Axle Seal | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| Electrical System | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| Seat Sensors | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$450 | 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
- Brake pads replacement
- Spark plugs replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Ignition key difficulty
- Oil leaks under vehicle
- Battery drains quickly
- Unresponsive electronic controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Pontiac Solstice at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.