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2006 Pontiac Solstice Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
44,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 1% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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's spouse owns a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer on the front driver's side door and the convertible top. Since the crash, the convertible top does not go into place and lock properly. The top has released and flown backwards without warning approximately six times. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that they no longer make the convertible top needed to repair the vehicle. One person was injured and a police report was filed. The current mileage was 44,600 and failure mileage was 44,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10239266, filed 2008-08, 44,200 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200864%
200772%
200621%

Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice

Air bags
178 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology