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Pontiac Solstice 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

243Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags180 complaints

180 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V047000, 17V061000.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V589000.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V171000.

Engine9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V589000Reported December 20, 2007 - 275,936 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 275,936 vehicles across all affected models.

14V047000Reported February 10, 2014 - 2,190,934 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,190,934 vehicles across all affected models.

14V171000Reported April 10, 2014 - 2,191,014 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,191,014 vehicles across all affected models.

17V061000Reported January 26, 2017 - 91,007 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 91,007 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP16001Opened May 16, 2016 - Closed April 24, 2017

Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat. Resulted in recall campaign 17V061000.

DP20002Opened February 7, 2020 - Closed October 27, 2022

HVAC Blower Motor Connector. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07037Opened July 17, 2007 - Closed December 27, 2007

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. Resulted in recall campaign 07V589000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200613
20076
20088
20095
201010
20113
201212
201310
201451
201522
201634
201731
201818
20196
20202
20213
20221
20233
20243
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.