2006 Pontiac Solstice Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 1% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side bulb housing cover melted and caused the bulb to fail. The bulb housing cover and the bulb were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10881776, filed 2016-06, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
178 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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