2007 Pontiac Solstice Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Pontiac Solstice, 8% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car lurches or downshift while normal driving. This causes it hard to control. Previous recalls on this make and model have been for power train. However my VIN #doesn't qualify. This is a mistake. I was highway and city driving when it occurred. Normal”
NHTSA complaint #11153354, filed 2018-11, 59,000 miles“This is the third time we will need to replace the TCM modular, not covered by warranty. Dealler(s) have only been interested in my $1,000.00, but not in what is causing the part to fail every 15 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11001236, filed 2017-06, 104,000 miles“While driving my 2007 Pontiac Solstice my car jerks hard when I slow down to around 20-30 MPH. When the car down shifts while slowing down it feels like my car is braking hard when the transmission shifts gears. It is absolutely terrifying!!! While driving to work or with my child I never know when its going to happen and I know that eventually it will lead to me or one of my loved ones being seriously injured or killed!!! I cannot afford a new vehicle, but I do not know what to do. Those it have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10725879, filed 2015-06, 100,138 miles“When driving and attempting to slow down, I am almost thrown from my vehicle because it feels like the wheels completely stopped turning when the car is downshifting.”
NHTSA complaint #10630372, filed 2014-09, 67,000 miles“After having my transmission replaced, my throttle sticks and erratically idles. When putting it in neutral and rolling to a stop my car idles up to 3000 RPM.”
NHTSA complaint #10616228, filed 2014-07, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V589000Dec 20, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.Covers: Pontiac Solstice 2006–2007, Cadillac SRX 2005–2007, CTS 2005–2007 +2 more
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Pontiac Solstice
226 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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