2008 Pontiac Solstice Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, 1% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 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 2008 Pontiac Solstice. While parked, the contact attempted to open the front driver's door when he cut his left hand on the interior door handle. The contact stated that the chrome material on the door handle was peeling and sharp edges were exposed, causing the contact to cut his hand. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 04/27/12”
NHTSA complaint #10453600, filed 2012-03, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. The contact stated that he opened the front driver's door and noticed that the handle was rusted. The contact also stated that the interior door handle on the passenger side detached from the door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they had to replace the doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 76,000. Updated 9/10/12 the consumer stated that the passenger side exterior door handle was extremely loose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468040, filed 2012-07, 66,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
99 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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