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2008 Pontiac Solstice

Based on reports from 189 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
189
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
878
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 189 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

Top reported problems

1

service air bag warning

2 complaints β€’ Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

overheating

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

factory window stress cracks

1 complaints β€’ Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

96 owners reported airbags issues β€” failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

69
0–30K
40
30–60K
20
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (69 reports) β€’ Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (96 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags96 (51%)
Brakes20 (11%)
Electrical15 (8%)
Seats10 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip8 (4%)
Engine6 (3%)
Structure:body4 (2%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module4 (2%)

2008 Pontiac Solstice: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 51% of all reports filed for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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07
17
08
6
09
3
10
5
11
15
12
15
13
46
14
14
15
15
16
29
17
9
18
1
19
2
20
2
22
2
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

07V454000Oct 2007

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH.

14E021000Apr 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

14V047000Apr 2014

AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

14V171000Apr 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

17V061000Feb 2018

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Solstice is the 2007 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is seat belts / air bags.

2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

189

Class avg

62

3.1x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 189 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2008 Pontiac Solstice: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Pontiac Solstice?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Pontiac Solstice is related to the airbags, with 96 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Pontiac Solstice reliable?
The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 189 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Pontiac Solstice problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Pontiac Solstice have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Solstice problems start?
Based on 132 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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