repaired · 2019 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
2007 Pontiac SolsticeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 291 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Solstice, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-061 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Pontiac Solstice has problems
291 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
227Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
24Power train4 crash/fire/injury
18Seats
12Engine
9Service brakes
7Structure
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Latches/locks/linkages
1712 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 227 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 2 |
| Power train | 24 | 4 |
| Seats | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Pontiac Solstice recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Axle shaft: seal
Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
41kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 167 air bags complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
54under 30k miles159under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
58 owners mentioned a cost$842median
Middle half: $800 – $1,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Solstice year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Solstice median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Pontiac Solstice safety ratings
2007 Pontiac Solstice Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Pontiac Solstice, and the recalls they led to.
- Passenger Sensing System Sensor MatLed to recall 17V-061
- HVAC Blower Motor ConnectorNo recall
- FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIALLed to recall 07V-589
In owners' words
What Solstice owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car was taken in for General Motors issued safety recall for the 2007 Pontiac Solstice (GM Recall 17036, NHTSA Campaign 17V061000) regarding a defect in the Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) back in XXX. Now here we are in XXX and the same error is displayed in my vehicle. I missed an…
There was a recall regarding the airbag sensor. My airbag light was not on, but I brought it into my dealer for repairs. This car is only driven in the summer months and was driven only a few times after the recall was performed. I park it during the winter. The second time I drove it in the…
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 17V061000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact verified that the…
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