2008 Pontiac Solstice Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, and owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn…
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Ignition (electrical system)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the…
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Air bags and switch (electrical system)
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.…
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." and standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." these vehicles may have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2007. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at…
159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,160 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The passenger presence sensor was fixed by the GM dealer after the safety recall was issued, but has failed again and now doesn't work. because the failure occurred more than 1 year after the dealer f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2025 · Air bags
“Random failure of brake lights to either illuminate when the pedal is pressed or turn off when the pedal is released. On two separate occasions, a couple of months apart. I was notified by other drive”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 29, 2023 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Solstice model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Solstice model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 243 |
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 290 |
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 4 | 159 |
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 Pontiac Solstice | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Pontiac Solstice
How do I know if my 2008 Pontiac Solstice has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Pontiac Solstice; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V454000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.