2006 Pontiac Solstice
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Recalls on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Air bags: occupant classification
The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the…
Electrical system: ignition
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Electrical system: switch
The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the…
2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 243 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2006 Pontiac Solstice at a glance
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Roadster
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Owners have filed 243 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2006 Pontiac Solstice listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.