Pontiac Solstice years to avoid
The Pontiac Solstice years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
874
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2006–2014
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Solstice years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 352 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 288 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 189 |
Every Solstice year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 45 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 189 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 352 | 5 | |
| 2006avoid | 288 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Solstice years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Solstice years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Solstice?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Solstice years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Solstice have?
Across all model years, the Solstice has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 874 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.