Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Pontiac Solstice
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 159 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 #07V454000 FMSS 207-210/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 99 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Seats 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 159 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 159 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has significant issues with airbag sensor systems and ignition, leading to recalls and frequent complaints. High instances of airbag and brake system failures compromise safety and reliability, resulting in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| ignition switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$450 | common |
| seat belt mechanisms | 70,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | 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 changes
- brake pad replacement
- fluid level checks
- tire rotations and balancing
- spark plug replacement
- drive belt inspection
- cooling system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light stays on
- airbag warning light activation
- difficulty turning ignition
- brake pedal feels spongy
- unusual rattling from seats
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.